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Sanath Jayasuriya is a Sri Lankan cricketing great who has had an illustrious career both as a player and a coach. Here, we take a look at some of the most interesting facts about him.
1. Sanath Jayasuriya: A brief biography
Sanath Teran Jayasuriya born on 30th June 1969.Sanath Jayasuriya is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who is considered one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game. He is the most prolific batsman in One Day International (ODI) cricket, holding the record for the most runs scored and most centuries scored in the format. Jayasuriya also represented Sri Lanka in Test cricket, becoming the first player to score more than 12,000 runs and take more than 500 wickets in the format.
2. Sanath Jayasuriya: A family man
Sanath Jayasuriya is a family man. He is married to three times and has four children. He is very close to his family and often spends time with them when he is not playing cricket. His family is very important to him and he is always there for them when they need him.
3. Sanath Jayasuriya: Domestic Career highlights
Sanath Jayasuriya is one of the most successful batsmen in Sri Lankan cricket history. He has scored more than 12,000 runs in first-class cricket, and is the only Sri Lankan to score a double century in that format.
Jayasuriya made his first-class debut in 1989, and scored his maiden century the following year. He was a regular in the Sri Lankan side by the early 1990s, and played a key role in their victory in the 1996 World Cup. He was the tournament’s top scorer, with 422 runs.
Jayasuriya continued to be a mainstay of the Sri Lankan side in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and was part of the side that reached the final of the 2007 World Cup. He announced his retirement from international cricket in July 2011.
Jayasuriya remained a regular in Sri Lankan first-class cricket until his retirement in 2014. He scored a double century in that format in 2013, and finished his career with 12,359 first-class runs.
4. Sanath Jayasuriya: ICC International Career highlights
-Sanath Jayasuriya played in 430 ODIs and scored 18,426 runs at an average of 37.14, including 44 centuries and 146 fifties.
-He was also a handy bowler, taking 323 wickets at an average of 32.79 with 9 five-wicket hauls and 2 ten-wicket hauls in ODIs.
-Jayasuriya is the only player to score more than 12,000 runs and take more than 300 wickets in ODIs.
-He is also the only player to score more than 1000 runs and take more than 100 wickets in T20Is.
-Jayasuriya was the first player to score a century in all three formats of international cricket.
-He is the only player to score more than 4000 runs and take more than 200 wickets in Tests.
-Jayasuriya is the only player to score more than 2000 runs and take more than 100 wickets in ODIs and T20Is combined.
5. Sanath Jayasuriya: IPL Career highlights
Sanath Jayasuriya is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who is considered one of the best openers in the game. He played in the IPL for the Mumbai Indians from 2008-2013.
Jayasuriya made a huge impact in the IPL, scoring over 1,000 runs and taking over 50 wickets. His most memorable performance came in the 2012 season, when he scored a quickfire century against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Jayasuriya was an integral part of the Mumbai Indians team, and helped them win the IPL in 2013. He retired from all forms of cricket in 2014.
6. Sanath Jayasuriya: Achievements
Sanath Jayasuriya is a Sri Lankan cricketer who has achieved much in his career. A right-handed batsman and off-spin bowler, Jayasuriya has made more than 13,000 runs in international cricket and taken more than 400 wickets. He is one of the most successful batsmen in One Day International (ODI) cricket, and is the first player to score more than 13,000 runs and take more than 400 wickets in ODI cricket. He is also one of the most successful batsmen in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, and is the first player to score more than 2,000 runs and take more than 100 wickets in T20I cricket.
Jayasuriya made his Test cricket debut in 1990 and his ODI cricket debut in 1989. He was a part of the Sri Lankan team that won the 1996 Cricket World Cup, and was also named the Player of the Tournament. He was named the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1997, and was a Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World in 1998. Jayasuriya has also played for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians. In 2016, he announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.
7.Sanath Jayasuriya : The philanthropist
Sanath Jayasuriya is a Sri Lankan cricketer and former politician. He is regarded as one of the greatest ODI cricketers of all time. He is also recognised for his work as a philanthropist.
Jayasuriya founded the Sanath Jayasuriya Foundation in 2006. The foundation aims to improve the quality of life for underprivileged children in Sri Lanka. The foundation has projects in education, health, and sports. Jayasuriya has also been involved in other philanthropic work, including the construction of homes for tsunami survivors.
Jayasuriya is a highly respected figure in Sri Lanka. He is known for his dedication to cricket, his work as a philanthropist, and his contributions to Sri Lankan society.
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