Government Donates $60000 to a Male Cheerleader in a Heartwarming Gesture

Loving your favorite team is so much more gratifying when your team loves you back. It’s heartwarming to think that the days, months, and years spent devotedly following your team and supporting them through wins and losses may get noticed, or better yet, recognized. This is not as common in cricket as we’d like it to be. However, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has made an unusual albeit sweet gesture by helping a superfan and cheerleader, Percy Abeysekara, keep in good health.

SLC has donated an amount of over $60,000 to ensure that the iconic figure in Sri Lankan cricket never falls short of funding. The donation was made to highlight Percy’s immeasurable contribution to the game of cricket in Sri Lanka.

Generous Donation by Sri Lankan Cricket

For decades, Percy has been a faithful fan and a constant unwavering voice in Sri Lankan cricket. His presence and enthusiasm during matches have long driven the Sri Lankan team to some infamous victories. The contributed amount was handed to Mr. Abeysekara in his residence. The visit was meant to offer financial support and inquire about his well-being. The donation serves as a token of gratitude for his unwavering commitment to the sport.

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The donation was approved by the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, led by the President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva. The Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket Mohan de Silva also highlighted Percy’s contributions, saying, “(Percy) has been a tower of strength for the players and to the game as a whole, and it was our turn to give back and look into his wellbeing.”

This move by SLC exemplifies the cricketing fraternity’s recognition of the unsung heroes who drive the spirit of the game to new heights. Abeysekara’s contributions to Sri Lanka and cricket have been acknowledged by this donation. Meanwhile, his health has been tended to and his connection to cricket has grown ever stronger.

Indian Team Captain Visits Abeysekara

Earlier this month, Indian Cricket team captain Rohit Sharma also paid Percy Abeysekara a visit at his personal residence. The visit took place before India’s match against Pakistan on September 8. Sharma and the team were in Sri Lanka for the Asia Cup tournament. This visit was reportedly made upon the request of Sri Lankan fan Gayan Senanayake, who was also present.

As fate would have it, India beat Pakistan in the Super 4 clash to take on Sri Lanka in the final. What was meant to be a riveting game for Asia Cup glory turned into an absolute pummelling. Much to Abeysekara’s dismay, the Indian cricket team made very light work of their opponents and wrote their names into the history books of Asia Cup lore.

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