In the Name of Cricket - Silver Chapter
Article: Gayathma Weerawanni Cover: Sayuri Wijesekara In the Name of Cricket In the world of cricket, legends are not confined to just the players on the field. Sometimes, it's the fans in the stands who become legendary, and one such icon of cricket fandom was Percy Abesekara. Known as the "Cricket Uncle" of Sri Lanka, Percy Abesekara was a name synonymous with his passion, undying loyalty, and unmatched enthusiasm for the sport. Born in 1936 in Colombo, Percy Abesekara's love affair with cricket began at an early age. Growing up in a cricket-loving nation, he quickly developed a deep attachment to the game. However, it was in the late 1970s that he truly emerged as a cricket superfan, and there was no turning back. Percy Abesekara earned his famous moniker, "Cricket Uncle," due to his fatherly demeanor and his unbridled passion for the Sri Lankan cricket team. Clad in his iconic blue blazer adorned with numerous team badges, he became a fixture at cri