Mr Nelson Mendis is a well known Cricket Coach in Sri Lanka who has the honour of coaching cricket to thousands of students for more than six and a half decades. Even though he has passed 87 years in his illustrious journey he still continues with his passion of mentoring and guiding young cricketers who get the luxury of being coached by one of the most admired cricket gurus in Sri Lanka.
“Disciplining Many” as he has decided to name his book, carries many interesting episodes of his inspiring story, which would certainly become lessons for life, for any young reader. He has described several incidents where he had used diverse tactics to control and correct many young students and guide them to become useful citizens of the country in later years.
The book with a fascinating flow of interesting chapters of his life. will be launched at a ceremony at 5 pm on Friday 21st February 2025, at the Malalasekera Hall at Nalanda College, the institution which Mr Mendis says forms a very important part in his life.
Mr Hemaka Amarasuriya, former Chairman of Singer Sri Lanka, where Mr Mendis had worked after he left Nalanda, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest while two leading international cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Mahela Jayawardena will be special guests on the occasion.
Interestingly he has guided 28 young cricketers including some current players, who had represented Sri Lanka at National Level.Several past Sri Lankan cricketers as well as his past students, fellow teachers, cricketers, coaches, umpires and cricket administrators with whom he had worked over the years are expected to be present at this event.
It is bound to be a star studded evening with so many leading personalities from the cricketing arena gathering in one location, as a tribute to this great personality.
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