Aravinda De Silva
Sri Lanka
Pinnaduwage Aravinda De Silva
Born: 17 October 1965, ColomboMajor Teams: Sri Lanka, Kent, Nondescripts Cricket Club.
Known As: Aravinda De Silva
Pronounced Aravinda De Silva
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break
ODI Debut: 31 March 1984 v New Zealand, Morutawa
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 53 93 4 3176 267 35.68 8 13 23 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 191.3 21 605 17 35.58 3-39 - - 3.15
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 174 170 15 4842 107* 31.23 3 34 49 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 390.2 9 1935 45 43.00 3-36 - 4.95
WORLD CUP
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 14 13 2 276 62 25.09 - 1 3 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 43 0 223 3 74.33 2-43 - 5.18
1996 World Cup Profile:
Although he has not been in the best of form in the lead-up to the World Cup, it is reasonable to expect that Aravinda De Silva will play a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's fortunes. Not only is the vice-captain a dashing batsman capable of destroying the best attack on his day, but he also performs a steady role as the side's 5th bowler, delivering accurate if unspectacular offspin. His back-foot stroke play is a particular delight to watch, as bowlers all around England discovered to their dismay during his remarkable debut season with Kent in the summer of 1995.help@cricinfo.com