Sri Lanka

Sanath Jayasuriya

Batsman

Sanath Jayasuriya is a cricket player from Sri Lanka who plays as an all-rounder. The current team is Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club.

Date of Birth 30 Jun 1969 (57)
Team Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club
Birthplace Matara

Profile

About the Player

Sanath Jayasuriya is a cricket player from Sri Lanka. He plays mainly as an all-rounder. He plays for Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club. The national team is Sri Lanka. In the past, he was part of Worcestershire.

The playing role is all-rounder. The available data covers Test, ODI, IPL and domestic T20 cricket.

He was born in Matara in 1969.

The aim of the page is to give a clear and honest summary of the player. The profile can be updated later if more verified facts are found. The details here come from structured records and are not based on opinion.

Player Details

Country: Sri Lanka
Role: Batsman
Date of Birth: 30 June 1969 (57)
Birthplace: Matara

On the field

Style and Honours

Playing Style

Plays As Batsman

Career Highlights

Wisden Cricketer of the Year
1997

By the numbers

Career Statistics

Career statistics by format
Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	Strike Rate	Centuries	Half-centuries	Catches
Test	14	23	582	85	25.30	71.41	·	3	6
ODI	135	133	4,414	152	34.48	95.44	14	15	23
IPL	30	30	768	114	27.43	144.36	1	4	4
Domestic T20	33	31	634	88	21.86	129.92	·	4	4

Squads

Teams and Country

All teams

National Team Sri Lanka
Current Team Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club
Previous Team Worcestershire

Learn

Cricket Guides

All guides

batting intermediate

How to Improve Batting Timing

Better timing helps you hit the ball with less effort. Practice watching the ball and moving early.

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batting beginner

How to Protect Yourself While Batting

Safety gear keeps you safe while batting. Learn what to wear and how to stay protected.

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batting beginner

How to Hold a Cricket Bat

Learn the basic grip for a cricket bat. A good grip helps you control the bat and play straight shots.

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