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Ageless Wonder: A Mylvaganam-BY DENNIS DE ROSAYRO
Ageless Wonder: A Mylvaganam-BY DENNIS DE ROSAYRO Source:Sundayobserver A Mylvaganam was Ceylon’s ageless wonder, making his international debut versus Afghanistan in 1947 and had the rare distinction of being the only Ceylon player selected to play with the Indians in an exhibition match in Colombo in 1947. Throughout his distinguished career of over three decades, Mylvaganam played in the pivotal role of Centre Half barring his two farewell Test matches against the Indian Olympic team in 1960, where he captained the team and played as a Right Full Back. He was Ceylon’s best short corner specialist and feared by his opponents, as he could change the outcome of a match within seconds. He was crafty and the ‘heart and soul’ of the team he played for. It was amazing at the age of 37 how he played and withstood the might of the Indians on the 1960 tour, playing in all 14 matches. As Right Half, I played alongside him in 11 matches and indeed it was more than a…
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