Fifty years after they proudly donned Trinity’s famous Red, Yellow and Blue and represented their alma mater on the cricket field, the cricketers of the 1976/77 seasons will reunite in March 2027 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of an unforgettable chapter in their lives.
This reunion is far more than a nostalgic gathering. It is a celebration of lifelong friendships, shared sacrifices, cherished memories and the enduring values instilled by Trinity College. Through sport, they were taught to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. These qualities have remained with them throughout their lives.
The squads of 1976 and 1977 belonged to an era when school cricket was played for honour rather than headlines. Their exploits on grounds across Kandy and Colombo forged friendships that have endured the passage of five decades. Today, members of those teams are spread across Sri Lanka and around the world, yet the spirit of Trinity continues to unite them.
The celebrations will coincide with the historic Trinity vs. St. Anthony’s “Battle of the Blues,” allowing former players to relive the unique atmosphere of the Asgiriya Cricket Ground, one of the most treasured venues in Sri Lankan school cricket. Trinity’s proud cricketing tradition, which stretches back well over a century, remains one of the richest legacies in the nation’s sporting history.
The programme will bring together former players, their families, contemporaries, coaches, masters and loyal supporters for an evening of fellowship, remembrance and gratitude. A special tribute will be paid to teammates, teachers, coaches and devoted supporters who are no longer with us but whose guidance and encouragement helped shape the lives of these cricketers.
The organisers hope the reunion will also inspire younger generations of Trinitians by demonstrating that the true rewards of school sport are measured not merely in victories and trophies, but in character, friendship, humility and an enduring loyalty to one’s alma mater.
As the Golden Jubilee approaches, the cricketers of 1976/77 warmly invite fellow Trinitians, old boys, supporters and well-wishers to join them in celebrating a remarkable milestone in the proud history of Trinity College cricket.
Fifty years may have passed since they walked onto the field as young Lions, but the friendships they forged, the lessons they learned, and the pride of representing Trinity College remain as strong today as they were in 1976 and 1977.