Zumri to lead SL U20 at Asia Rugby Sevens in India

By Shamseer Jaleel

Former Isipathana College vice captain and current Kandy Sports Club centre, national 7s and XVs player, Shaahid Zumri has been appointed captain of the Sri Lanka Under-20 Boys team set to compete in the Asia Rugby Under 20 Sevens Championship in Bihar, India next month. 

This sevens event will take place on August 9 and 10 with the top 12 Boys and equal number of Girls teams locking horns in the two-day event.

Zumri also represented national sevens team in Nepal last year plus part of the New Zealand Under-85 kg team tour to Sri Lanka when he represented the Sri Lankan outfit. Former St. Peter’s and CH and FC player, Pasindu Bandara, has been appointed vice-captain. Bandara brings flair and tactical awareness, making him a vital playmaker in the squad.  Shamli Nawas is the Head Coach of the outfit.