Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- All top Lanka cricketers have commended the exemplary role played by Observer-Mobitel School Cricketer of the Year contest during the past 42 years.

They commended the role played by Sri Lanka's flagship English newspaper the Sunday Observer in rewarding the country's future cricketing stars.

Here are some of the instances they have commended the Mother of All Shows, sponsored by SLT Mobitel.

ICC Chief Match Referee and former Sri Lanka captain Ranjan Madugalle: "The Sunday Observer should be complemented for keeping the show going for all these years. Sponsors are essential to keep the show going. May the show continue many more years.

"In the past, most of the winners of the top awards came from Colombo and its...