DMCC - Dickoya Maskeliya Cricket Club

DMCC - Dickoya Maskeliya Cricket Club Dickoya Maskeliya Cricket Club - Playground Initially, Darrawella Club boasted a golf course, which at some point in time became disused.

The Dickoya & Maskeliya Cricket Club (DMCC) was founded in 1868, and is situated in close proximity to the town of Dickoya, in the Hatton region. The Clubhouse, which is at the foothills of Darrawella Estate is hence, most often referred to as the Darrawella Club. The Darrawella Club is one of numerous planters’ clubs that sprouted during the pioneering days of the plantations in the 1800s and whi

ch served as a vital social mechanism and more, to the otherwise isolated lives of the tea, rubber and coconut planters. Access between points in this pre-motorised era was often limited or even non-existent, particularly in the hill country. Hence, these clubs serviced relatively small sectors initially, which resulted in several clubs being established within what is in today’s context, in close proximity. Naturally, as accessibility and modes of transport progressively improved, and travelling times were dramatically reduced, the need for numerous clubs within a single region diminished. Many either fell by the way side, or operated a sparse service with limited patronage, making way as it were to a single larger club in the region. Darrawella was one such large club and indeed, was one of the largest and finest of its kind during the planter clubs’ hay days. This is depicted through the Club’s extensive and historical collection of memorabilia which is reproduced on this website. It was nevertheless its exploits on the cricket and rugby field for which the club was reputed and these facilities remain in existence to this day. So too, the tennis courts, the indoor badminton court and the billiards and snooker room with its two full size tables, not to mention a fair sized library. The Club is still very active in the context of an evolving need and purpose for the planters’ and others in the region. While sporting and social activities are still part and parcel of the Club, a variety of educational and social welfare programmes are now facilitated through the use of the Clubhouse premises. The Darrawella Club is featured in more detail in an article written in 2002 on the History of Tea and Cricket in Sri Lanka and can be accessed here. This is where the planters have been gathering for socializing and sport for many years. Once open for British planters and for the elite, generations of planters and their families have enjoyed many a party and chance to show off sporting talents and continue to do so at present times. The old décor and signs can still be seen around the compound and can be considered a heritage of the planters of Dickoya. Annual get -togethers, sports competitions and welfare campaigns are now held at the club and provide opportunity for the sportsmen of the area to practice their talents.

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Getting ready for the season 🏏❤️‍🔥

DARRAWELLA CLUBThe Darrawella Club was founded in 1868 and is situated about two kilometres from the town of Dickoya. As...
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DARRAWELLA CLUB

The Darrawella Club was founded in 1868 and is situated about two kilometres from the town of Dickoya. As are most parts of the island's hill country, its location, while not quite as spectacular as that of the Radella Club, nonetheless presents a pretty picture. Situated in a valley, the cricket and rugby field is looked down upon by the tea-field speckled hills of the impressive Wanarajah Estate. Similarly impressive, on the opposite face, the entrance to the clubhouse is embraced by the tea fields of Darrawella Estate.

DMCC vs DACC at Darrawella
Submitted By: Project HOCT
Photo Taken: 1949 May

DMCC vs DACC at DarrawellaPhoto Taken : 1948 May
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DMCC vs DACC at Darrawella

Photo Taken : 1948 May

Darrawella Club was one of the largest and finest clubs in the country during the pioneering days of plantations. In 190...
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Darrawella Club was one of the largest and finest clubs in the country during the pioneering days of plantations. In 1908 the club was one of six founding rugby clubs which formed the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union Ceylon Rugby Football Union. Which served as a vital social mechanism and more, to the otherwise isolated lives of the tea,
rubber and coconut planters.

Initially the Darrawella Club also included a golf course that fell into disuse. The club's cricket and rugby field, however, continued to thrive, with the facilities remaining in use to-date. The club also holds an indoor badminton court, a billiards and snooker room with two full size tables, a tennis court and library.

DMCC vs HMS HobartPhotographed by : David Colin-ThomePhoto Taken : 1940 November
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DMCC vs HMS Hobart
Photographed by : David Colin-Thome
Photo Taken : 1940 November

DMCC & DACC XV vs Graetiaen's XVPhotographed by : David Colin-ThomePhoto Taken : 1946 September
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DMCC & DACC XV vs Graetiaen's XV
Photographed by : David Colin-Thome
Photo Taken : 1946 September

VJ Celebrations Darrawella Club 2Photographed by : David Colin-ThomePhoto Taken : 1945 August
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VJ Celebrations Darrawella Club 2
Photographed by : David Colin-Thome
Photo Taken : 1945 August

VJ Celebrations Darrawella ClubPhotographed by : David Colin-ThomePhoto Taken : 1945 August
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VJ Celebrations Darrawella Club
Photographed by : David Colin-Thome
Photo Taken : 1945 August

Floods at DarrawellaPhotographed by : David Colin-ThomePhoto Taken : 1940 May
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Floods at Darrawella
Photographed by : David Colin-Thome
Photo Taken : 1940 May

DMCC vs DACC RuggerPhotographed by : David Colin-ThomePhoto Taken : 1940
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DMCC vs DACC Rugger
Photographed by : David Colin-Thome
Photo Taken : 1940

DMCC vs DACCPhotographed by : David Colin-ThomePhoto Taken : 1936
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DMCC vs DACC
Photographed by : David Colin-Thome
Photo Taken : 1936

All India Hockey Team & Up-Country Europeans at DarawellaPhotographed by : David Colin-ThomePhoto Taken : 1935 September
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All India Hockey Team & Up-Country Europeans at Darawella
Photographed by : David Colin-Thome
Photo Taken : 1935 September

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Darawala Dickoya
Dickoya
22050

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

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+94 512 222 216

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