COLOMBO, Oct 31: The Sri Lanka Cricketers' Association (SLCA) on Tuesday announced an awards scheme for the country's leading domestic and international players. “A lot of countries have such awards. This is something that we've been thinking of seriously and want to initiate,” Pramodaya Wickeramasinghe, president of the SLCA, said.

“Domestic cricket has been one of our major concerns. We feel there's not much recognition for it, though it plays a vital part. We have a sponsor and will have a grand awards ceremony early next year,” he said.

The awards will carry a total cash prize of US$120,000, with the player of the year set to receive $2,500. Apart from players, some umpires, coaches and curators are also likely to be honoured at the ceremony.—AFP