Radley Claessen passed away recently in Adelaide and many a Lankan Australian and many Adelaidian Aussies were at the simple ceremony at the Anglican Church he attended to bid him farewell
Dr Nihal D Amerasekera, writing on 21st March 2011
At school Radley was a vibrant, energetic personality with a devouring passion for cricket. His Brylcreemed hair was firmly combed back. He had a strong respect for Wesley and great loyalty to his friends. Radley Claessen was a fine cricketer at Wesley College and captained the team in 1952. In that year Wesley College remained unbeaten, a rare achievement indeed when Royal and St Thomas’ had such strong teams. Radley’s cricket epitomised the best traditions of the school game. Not simply his ability, but also the way he conducted himself, both as a cricketer and as captain of Wesley. Whether batting in a crisis or dominating bowling, Radley’s steely resolve never wavered. Although I used to watch Radley play cricket bewitchingly at Campbell Park in the early Fifties, I didn’t get the opportunity to speak to him until 57 years later in Adelaide, South Australia. At Wesley he was recognised to the point of adulation for his immense contribution to the game.
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