As the 147th Battle of the Blues approaches, Grand Park Arena is proud to announce its role as the Official Cricket Academy and Sports Complex Partner, highlighting its growing influence in cultivating Sri Lanka’s future cricket talent.
Over the past five years, the arena has distinguished itself as a premier training venue, offering day-and-night sessions with international-standard indoor floodlights and outdoor center matting wickets. It boasts modern player facilities, including advanced bowling machines. Upholding its philosophy, “Train Like a Pro,” the Grand Park Arena (GPA) attracts mercantile and school teams, government institutions, and other academies for training. The GPA also runs a dedicated cricket academy providing structured training and personalized coaching. Several prominent school-level players and emerging leaders have started their journeys at the GPA Cricket Academy.
Chairperson Mrs. Chandima Ranasinghe expressed, “The academy was founded with a clear vision: to provide young cricketers access to international-standard facilities within a focused and inspiring environment. Seeing our players step onto iconic platforms like the Battle of the Blues reaffirms our commitment to structured development and excellence.”
Entering its sixth year, Grand Park Arena is set to expand into pickleball, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, marking the next phase in its evolution.
Grand Park Arena, located in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka, is a high-performance cricket training complex offering international-standard day-and-night facilities designed to develop players at every level. With professional-grade infrastructure and a strong focus on structured training and athlete development, the arena continues to nurture emerging cricketing talent in a disciplined and performance-driven environment.
Image Caption: Thomian skipper Avinash Fernando, Co-Chair of JMOC Sajith Kularatne, Mr. Asanka Perera, Warden of S. Thomas’ College, Mrs. Chandima Ranasinghe, Chairperson of GPA, Hashini Ranasinghe, Director of GPA, Mr. Athula Wijewardana, Principal of Royal College, Co-chair JMOC Ramesh Abeywickrama, and Royal Skipper Rehan Peiris.
