Who is sri lankan cricket captain

Known for scoring big knocks, Jayawardene holds the records for the highest individual score in tests by a Sri Lankan. He captained Sri Lanka between the period of and Out of matches that he led the team, 68 have come out as wins, while he could not help the team win the game on 49 occasions.

One who changed the outlook of batting, Sanath Jayasuriya needs no introduction. The southpaw is said to be one of the most fearsome batsmen in International cricket. He has represented Sri Lanka in test matches and one-day internationals. The legendary batsman amassed a record runs in one-day cricket at a phenomenal strike rate of Not many are aware of the fact that apart from being a brilliant batsman, Jayasuriya has also been a brilliant captain for Sri Lanka.

Under his leadership, Sri Lanka has won 66 matches and lost 47 and boasts of a winning percentage of Sri Lanka cricket, over the years, has produced numerous batsmen who went on to become the greats of the game. He led Sri Lanka between and Under his leadership, Sri Lanka played 45 one-day internationals and won 27 matches while suffering defeats 14 times. ET Financial Inclusion Summit.

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An opening batsman with a solid technique, Warnapura was also a capable medium-pace bowler. Not only did he lead the Sri Lankan side in its maiden Test match in February against England, he also faced the first ball and scored the first run for the island nation. He also achieved the rare record of opening the batting and opening the bowling second innings in the same game.

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