9 October 2024 06:37 am Views - 120
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Shaahid Zumri
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By Shamseer Jaleel
Vice-Captain of the Isipathana College First XV Rugby Team this year and crack centre and fly half Shaahid Zumri will represent Kandy SC in the Inter-Club rugby season, which will kick-off in November, 2024.
Shaahid completed a successful schools rugby stint, representing Isipathana First XV Rugby Team for three years.
He was named as the Player of the Tournament at the All-Island Under-18 and Under-19 Sevens Rugby Tournament in 2023.
He also earned a place at the Asian Sevens Trophy Tournament in Nepal, showing his class act for the senior national outfit.
In 2024, he scored 90 points for Isipathana as a dynamic utility player and played at number 10, 12 or 15 positions for his school.
He is also a reliable place kicker having contributed for his team’s success with the boot.
He signed-up with the Kandy SC outfit yesterday along with his current teammate Kenula Mihisara.
Meanwhile, Kandy SC will be led by Srinath Sooriyabandara during the 2024/2025 Inter-Club rugby season.