Sanath Jayasuriya Wife, Height, Age, Stats, Scandal, News, Controversy, Biography
Published on: Aug 7, 2018 4:19 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 24, 2024 5:41 pm IST
Sanath Jayasuriya is one of the legends of Sri Lankan Cricket. Known as Matara Hurricane, Matara Mauler, Sanath made his test debut in 1991 against New Zealand and his ODI debut in 1989 against Australia.. Jaysurya is responsible for Sri Lanka’s highest total in all three formats of cricket. He made 340 out of 952 in Test, 157 out of 443 in ODI & 88 out of 260 in T20I. He was not only a great batsman, but he was a good bowler. Jayasuriya took ODI wickets 323 than Australian Shane Warne 293.
Biography |
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| Nickname: | Matara Hurricane, Matara Mauler |
| Profession: | Retired Professional Cricketer |
| Autobiography: | NA |
| Biopic: | NA |
| Physical Appearance | |
| Height (approx.): | 1.7 m |
| Weight (approx.): | Not Known |
| Eye Colour: | Black |
| Hair Colour: | Bald |
| Tattoos: | No |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth: | 30 June 1969 |
| Birth Place: | Matara, Sri Lanka |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign: | Cancer |
| Nationality: | Sri Lankan |
| School: | St. Servatius’. College |
| College: | St. Servatius’. College |
| Educational Qualifications: | Not Known |
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Family |
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| Father: | Dunstan Jayasuriya |
| Mother: | Breeda Jayasuriya |
| Sister: | Not Known |
| Brother: | Chandana Jayasuriya |
| Coach/Mentor: | Lionel Wagasinghe |
| Religion: | Buddhism |
| Address: | Not Known |
Cricket Career |
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| International Debut: | |
| Test: | New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Seddon Park, Hamilton, February 22, 1991 |
| ODI: | Australia v Sri Lanka at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, December 26, 1989 |
| T20: | England v Sri Lanka at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, June 15, 2006 |
| Jersey Number: | 7 |
| Domestic/State Team: | Mumbai Indians, Dolphins, Asia XI, Asia XI, Sri Lanka, Worcestershire, Ruhunu, International World XI, Khulna Royal Bengals, Kandurata Warriors |
| Nature on field: | Not Known |
| Likes to play against: | Not Known |
| Favourite Shot: | Not Known |
Sanath Jayasuriya Wife |
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| Marital Status: | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends: | Maleeka Sirisena |
| Wife name | Maleeka Sirisena
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| Marriage Date: | 2012 |
| Children: | 3 |
Awards |
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Jayasuriya is only second to Sachin in the numbers of haing Man of the Match. Jayasuriya has been awarded with 47 Man of the Match Awards.
Jayasuriya had four 150+ scores in ODI under his name with four five-wicket hauls which are considered as most by any player that is indulged from both the angles.
He holds the record of having a highest individual score by a Sri-Lankan. He scored 189 runs against India in Sharjah, 2000.
He scored 340 runs against India in a Test match at Premadasa Stadium Columbo in 1997 which is the highest individual score against India and second highest score by a Sri-Lanka.
Jayasuriya is the only Sri-Lankan player who scored a double century in Test against England.
He is the only allrounder in the world of cricket who took 300 wickets, 10,000 runs and 100 succesful catches.
Lesser Known Facts |
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Jayasuriya took more ODI wickets 323 than Australian Shane Warne 293.
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Sanath Jayasuriya is responsible for Sri Lanka’s highest totals in all three formats of cricket. He made 340 out of 952 in test, 157 out of 443 in ODI & 88 out of 260 in T20I.
- He files divorce from his second wife in 2012 and married to his third wife in a secret affair in the same year.
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