News has just reached us of the sudden death of RUKSHAN DIAS, Peterite cricketer who represented college in 1988 and 1989. His death occurred in Mauritius where he was Country Head of Global Markets/ WB Country Co-Head, Mauritius at Standard Chartered Bank. Apparently he died of a heart attack while playing golf in Mauritius.
The body is expected to be at his residence at Araliya Gardens, Pepiliyana from Tuesday 22nd, evening and burial at the General Cemetery, Kanatta on Thursday 24th at 4.30 p.m.
Rukshan is the nephew of legendary Peterite Cricket Captain/Sri Lanka Cricketer Roy Dias. Rukshan's father Norman (since departed) was Roy's only brother. Rukshan's paternal grand father played soccer for Ceylon.
Old Peterites please accept this intimation.
