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HOME > PLAYERS > Sanath Teran Jayasuriya Sanath Teran Jayasuriya Born June 30, 1969 Major Teams Sri Lanka Known As Sanath Jayasuriya Batting Style Left Hand Bat Bowling Style Slow Left Arm Orthodox Test Debut 1990/91 against New Zealand at Hamilton ODI Debut 1989/90 against Australia at Melbourne Profile Sanath Jayasuriya is known for his attacking batting and he was the main player behind Sri Lnaka’s world cup win. Player of the tournament in the 1996 World Cup, he drew the attention of cricket fans all over the world with his flamboyant and aggressive opening assaults. He brings to the Lankan team an all round ability. He has a range of strokes and can give his side a very quick start. Coupled with his gentle but reliable left-arm orthodox bowling, and his outstanding ability at any position in the field. He took over the captaincy of Sri Lanka in 1999 after a poor showing in the 1999 World Cup. He now has the second highest individual score in one-dayers of 189. News Articles Ganguly's new batting approach may cost him sixer record (2007-03-08) Will Sri Lanka replicate 1996 World Cup success? (2007-03-05) Will Brian Lara break the curse of the host in the World Cup? (2007-03-02) World Cup last hurrah for golden oldies (2007-02-28) Big guns to exit in blaze of glory: Sangakarra (2007-02-26) Will Graeme Smith realize the South African World Cup dream? (2007-02-23) Why Australia are still the favourites to win the World Cup (2007-02-21) How good is the Indian team for the World Cup (2007-02-19) India wallop Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam (2007-02-17)     ... more news stories Test Statistics   M I No Runs Hs Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting 63 107 10 3849 340 39.68 8 17 47 0   O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Sr Econ Bowling 745.1 174 1900 56 33.92 4/24 0 0 76.8 2.54 One Day Statistics   M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SR Ct St Batting 242 234 8 6906 189 30.55 11 45 85 0   O M R W Ave Best 4w 5w Sr Econ Bowling 1495.4 23 7176 203 35.34 6/29 5 3 44.2 4.79

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