His great century against India at Asgiriya, where he and Duleep Mendis scored brilliant centuries still echoes in my mind. Roy Dias was an outstanding fielder. It was a treat to watch him at Covers. He was like a panther. He picks up and then throws the ball in the same instant.
Cricket is a game full of grace.
Roy Dias was one of the most graceful batsmen that I have seen. When he is in full cry it is lovely cricket all the way. To begin with, there are few reasons that motivated me to play cricket. You will be surprised to hear that my father Richard Dias, and his three brothers Philip, George and Marshall were fine Soccerites. They played for Saunders and went to represent Sri Lanka later.