The Maldives Men’s national squad departed for a training camp in Sri Lanka today.
For 9 days Team Maldives will train and play matches against competitive Sri Lankan teams during the tour before departing to Malaysia to participate in the 2022 Malaysia T20 Quadrangular Series against the hosts, Thailand and Bhutan respectively.
Newly appointed Captain Yoosuf Azyan Farhath and Vice Captain Adam Nasif Umar are leading this squad mix of youth and experience into 5 practice matches against competitive Sri Lankan teams beginning on Thursday 23rd June when they face Liberty SC in the morning and Colombo South U21 Combined Team in the afternoon.
The squad will be playing and practicing at Panadura Esplanade and De Soysa Park Stadium in Sri Lanka to replicate the conditions that are expected in July during the 2022 Malaysia T20 Quadrangular Series.
Head Coach Ahmed Neesham and Development Manager Imad Ismail are working with a group of players that have faced many difficulties over the past two and a half years.
In the same way the global cricket community has battled against practice, playing and travel restrictions, it is a testament to the players, officials and their families of their sacrifices, dedication and hard-work to be selected to represent the Maldives.
2022 Tour of Sri Lanka – Schedule
SCORECARDS, STATS & LIVE SCORES
22nd June
Multiple practice sessions at Panadura Esplanade.
23rd June
Practice Match 1 v Liberty Sports Club
Fantastic win for Maldives in the first match of the tour, beating Liberty SC by 57 runs. Outstanding innings from Yoosuf Azyan Farhath as he hit his 1st Ton for Maldives in his first match as Captain.
Practice Match 2 v Sri Lanka Light Infantry
Ibrahim Rizan bowled a superb spell of 2 Overs for 9 runs and bagged himself 3 wickets that protected the target earlier set by the Maldives batsmen.
Maldives Men won by 5 runs.
Both matches at Panadura Esplanade.
25th June
Practice Match 3 v Mode Engineering Mercantile
Practice Match 4 v SLIIT (Sri Lankan Institute of Information Technology)
Both matches at De Soysa Park Stadium, Moratuwa.
26th June
Multiple practice sessions at Panadura Esplanade.
27th June
Practice Match 5 v Panadura Sports Club
To be played at Panadura Esplanade.
29th June
Practice Match 6 v Prince of Wales College U19s
To be played at De Soysa Park Stadium, Moratuwa.
30th June
Practice Match 7 v Sri Lanka National Deaf Cricket Team
Venue: To be confirmed.
Recently appointed National Men’s Squad Manager Ibrahim Shaaz Habeeb and CBM Secretary General Ahmed Munaz have worked closely with stakeholders in Sri Lanka to provide the squad players and coaches with a preparation tour tailored to maximise the exposure of natural turf pitches, a range of opposition players and rest and relaxation options.
CBM President Mohamed Faisal and Vice President Ahmed Hussain are committed to providing the Maldives national cricket players with High Performance Programmes to reward the players dedication to cricket as part of the CBM Strategic Planning.
Touring Squad Members
Yoosuf Azyan Farhath (C)
Adam Nasif Umar (VC)
Hassan Ibrahim
Ahmed Hassan
Mohamed Rishwan
Hassan Haziq Rasheed
Mohamed Azzam
Leem Shafeeq
Ali Imaan
Ali Shunan
Ibrahim Rizan
Ibrahim Nashath
Rassam Rasheed
Ameel Ahmed Mahloof
Ismail Nazwan
Malinda Wedage
Imad Ismail (Coach)
Ahmed Neesham Nasir (Coach)
Ibrahim Shaaz Habeeb (Manager)
