Last updated on April 13th, 2024 at 04:20 pm
Thilan Samaraweera, a Sri Lankan cricket superstar, is widely considered one of the best batsmen in the world. He has an impressive record, having scored over 10,000 runs in first-class cricket. Samaraweera is also a formidable player in limited-overs cricket, and has represented Sri Lanka in all three formats of the game. He is known for his strong defence and his ability to score runs quickly when needed.
1. Thilan Samaraweera: A brief biography
Thilan Samaraweera was born on July 21, 1977, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is a professional cricketer who plays as a batsman for the Sri Lankan national cricket team. Samaraweera made his first-class debut in 1996, and played his first international match in 1999. He is considered a key player in the Sri Lankan batting lineup, and has scored over 7,000 runs in Test cricket. Samaraweera is also a versatile fielder, and has taken over 100 catches in both Tests and One Day Internationals.
2. Thilan Samaraweera: A family man
Thilan Samaraweera was born on November 5, 1977, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is a professional cricketer who has played for the Sri Lankan national cricket team since 2000. Samaraweera is a middle-order batsman and occasional wicket-keeper. He is also a part of the team’s coaching staff.
Samaraweera is married to Christina and they have two children, a son and a daughter. He is a devout Christian and has spoken about how his faith helps him to deal with the stress of professional cricket. Samaraweera is known for his polite and humble manner both on and off the field. He is highly respected by his peers and is one of the most popular players in Sri Lanka.
3. Thilan Samaraweera: Domestic Career highlights
Thilan Samaraweera is a Sri Lankan cricketer who played domestic cricket for Nondescripts Cricket Club. He is a right-handed batsman and occasional off-break bowler. Samaraweera made his first-class debut in March 1998 and his List A debut in November 1998. He played for Sri Lanka A in the 2000-01 season and was called up to the full Sri Lanka side for the first time in June 2001, for a one-off match against India. He made his Test debut later that year, against South Africa. Samaraweera played in all three Tests of the South African series and scored his first Test century, 158, in the third match. He was not selected for the 2001-02 tour of Australia, but was recalled for the tour of England later that year. He played in all three Tests of the England series, scoring 54 in the first match and 102 in the third match.
Samaraweera was a regular player for Sri Lanka from then on, playing in all but two of Sri Lanka’s Tests from 2001 to 2009. He had a particularly good series against India in 2005, scoring 234 runs at an average of 58.50. He scored his second Test century, 129, in the first Test of the series. In 2006, Samaraweera was named as the captain of Sri Lanka A, and he led the side in a tour of England. He was recalled to the Sri Lanka side for the 2007 Cricket World Cup, playing in six of Sri Lanka’s seven matches.
Samaraweera played his last Test in 2009 and his last One Day International in 2010.
4. Thilan Samaraweera: ICC International Career highlights
-Thilan Samaraweera has a long and successful international career, playing for both Sri Lanka and ICC
-He is a prolific run scorer, with 8,867 runs in Tests and 4,814 runs in ODIs
-Samaraweera was named the ICC Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year in 2005
-He was also named the ICC Sri Lanka Player of the Year in 2011
Samaraweera has had a long and successful international career, playing for both Sri Lanka and ICC. He is a prolific run scorer, with 8,867 runs in Tests and 4,814 runs in ODIs. Samaraweera was named the ICC Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year in 2005, and the ICC Sri Lanka Player of the Year in 2011.
5. Thilan Samaraweera: IPL Career highlights
-Thilan Samaraweera is a Sri Lankan cricketer who played in the IPL for the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians
-He made his IPL debut in 2010 and played a total of 10 matches
-Samaraweera scored 138 runs in the IPL at an average of 17.25 and a strike rate of 119.68
-He hit 2 fifties in the IPL and his highest score was 54
-Samaraweera was a key player in the Chennai Super Kings team that won the IPL in 2010
-He was released by the Chennai Super Kings at the end of the 2011 season
-Samaraweera signed with the Mumbai Indians for the 2012 season
-He played 5 matches for the Mumbai Indians in 2012 and scored 47 runs at an average of 9.40
-Samaraweera was released by the Mumbai Indians at the end of the 2012 season
-He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2016.
6. Thilan Samaraweera: Achievements
Thilan Samaraweera is a Sri Lankan cricketer who has played for the national team since 2000. He is a middle-order batsman and occasional off spin bowler. Samaraweera has scored over 7,000 runs in international cricket, and is the second-highest run scorer for Sri Lanka in Tests. He is also one of the most successful batsmen in the world against the spin bowling of the West Indies, scoring centuries in both Tests and One Day Internationals (ODIs) against them.
Samaraweera made his Test debut in 2000 against Pakistan, and scored his first century in the following year against the same team. He was a part of the Sri Lankan team that reached the final of the 2007 Cricket World Cup, and scored his century in the semi-final against India. He also played in the final, but was dismissed for a duck. In 2009, Samaraweera was appointed captain of the Sri Lankan Test team, but was dropped from the team after the team’s poor performance in the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
Samaraweera has been awarded the Arjuna Award, Sri Lanka’s highest sporting honour, and the title of Rohantha Premadasa Sportsman of the Year. He is married to former Sri Lankan cricketer Chandrika Ratwatte, and the couple have two daughters.
7. Thilan Samaraweera : The philanthropist
Thilan Samaraweera is a philanthropist who has dedicated his life to helping others. He is the founder of the Samaraweera Foundation, which provides scholarships to students from low-income families. Samaraweera also supports a number of other charitable organizations, including the Mahinda Rajapaksa Foundation, which provides aid to victims of natural disasters. In recognition of his philanthropic work, Samaraweera has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Philanthropy.
