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Short and skiddy, Charitha Buddika generates sharp pace and handy movement from a spindly frame. He made a triumphant international debut in October 2001, against Zimbabwe at Sharjah. After opening his account with two no-balls, he took a wicket with first legitimate delivery. Four more followed, and he finished with 5 for 67, the second-best figures by a Sri Lankan on ODI debut, and the fourth best of all time. Another product of Sri Lanka's renowned schools system, he has two first-class fifties to his name. Andrew Miller

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