HOME > PLAYERS > Marvan Samson Atapattu Marvan Samson Atapattu Born November 22, 1970 Major Teams Sri Lanka Known As Marvan Atapattu Batting Style Right Hand Bat Bowling Style Right Arm Off Break Test Debut 1990/91 against India at Chandigarh ODI Debut 1990/91 against India at Nagpur
Profile This stylish right hander has been a consistent and prolific scorer in Sri Lankan domestic. He was considered a test player and was not selected for one-dayers in the beginning of his career. Now his One-Day record isn't bad either. Atapattu topped the aggregates for Sri Lanka in the 1999 World Cup held in England. He has been appointed the vice-captain of the Sri Lankan team recently.
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Test Statistics M I No Runs Hs Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting 48 84 8 2845 223 37.43 8 7 35 0 O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Sr Econ Bowling 8 0 24 1 24.00 1/9 0 0 48.0 3.00
One Day Statistics M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SR Ct St Batting 133 131 16 4259 132 37.03 5 33 40 0 O M R W Ave Best 4w 5w Sr Econ Bowling 8.3 0 41 0 0 0 4.82
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