Mahela Jayawardene
Sri Lankan cricketer and captain
Born
May 27th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sri Lanka
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A prominent cricketer played for Sri Lanka in Test and One Day International formats. Participated in the 1996 Cricket World Cup, securing a championship title. Captained the team to numerous victories, including a strong performance in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Renowned for his elegant batting style and tactical acumen on the field, contributed significantly to Sri Lankan cricket's success during his career.
Led Sri Lanka to victory in the 1996 Cricket World Cup
Scored over 25,000 international runs
Served as captain of the Sri Lankan national team
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