HNB becomes official banking partner of the Royal–Thomian

HNB Vice President Marketing & Corporate Communications, Upul Adikari, together with HNB, Brand Manager, Ishara Thilakarathne, presents the Official Banking Partner sponsorship cheque to S. Thomas’ College warden Asanka Perera and Royal College Principal Athula Wijewardana, in the presence of the Co-Chairs of the Royal–Thomian Match Organizing Committee and captains from both teams

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has come on board for the first time as the Official Banking Partner of the 147th edition of the Battle of the Blues Royal–Thomian cricket encounter between Royal College, Colombo and S. Thomas’ College.

Commenting on the partnership, HNB’s Managing Director/CEO, Damith Pallewatte stated: “At HNB, we are honored to mark our inaugural partnership with the Battle of the Blues, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated school cricketing traditions. HNB indeed has as a great connection with cricket as the sponsor of first Test cricket match played by Sri Lanka against England in 1982. 

“Our support for school cricket highlights a deep commitment to nurturing young talent and inspiring a lifelong passion for the game. Through flagship initiatives such as the Battle of the Blues, we aim to empower the next generation of cricketing communities, while preserving the rich heritage and spirit of Sri Lankan school cricket.”  

The match will be played from March 12 to 14 at the SSC ground and the Mustangs Trophy one-day encounter will follow on March 28 under lights at the SSC.