Sri Lanka superfan Uncle Percy - Percy Abeysekara - dies elderly 87

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Sri Lanka mascot and superfan Percy Abeysekara, affectionately referred to as Uncle Percy, has died elderly 87.

Percy were a fixture at Sri Lankan cricket suits for greater than 5 many years, however won world prominence right through the 1996 International Cup, specifically when he was once observed parading the Sri Lanka flag across the floor at Lahore, following Sri Lanka’s victory within the ultimate.

Famend for his rhyming English-language chants, and witty exchanges with avid gamers – each Sri Lanka cricketers and foreigners – Percy was once cherished in Sri Lankan grounds particularly, however was once steadily observed anyplace Sri Lanka toured, specifically right through Check suits. He was once a number of the first era of travelling superfans.

He loved the admiration of many most sensible cricketers over the many years, Within the Eighties, Martin Crowe awarded one in all his Guy of the Fit trophies to Percy, for his pastime for the sport. After which as not too long ago because the Asia Cup this 12 months, Rohit Sharma had visited Percy in his house, as he battled the sickness that will sooner or later declare his existence.

It’s with nice disappointment that I heard our cherished Uncle Percy has met his maker. You had been the primary superfan and for all folks you’re going to at all times be particular RIP

— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) October 30, 2023

Even supposing Percy was once a steadfast Sri Lanka supporter, he would steadily jibe at avid gamers from his personal group, particularly after they made fielding mistakes close to the boundary. Regularly this might be for the leisure of the house crowd, who steadily joined in. Percy additionally got here up with rhyming couplets for particular avid gamers, relying at the fit he was once following.

Sri Lanka Cricket had made a considerable donation to Percy in contemporary months, with a view to lend a hand him with clinical prices. He died after a number of days in sanatorium.

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