Sanath Jayasuriya
Sri Lanka
Sanath Teran Jayasuriya
Born: 30 June 1969, MataraMajor Teams: Sri Lanka.
Known As: Sanath Jayasuriya
Pronounced Sanath Jayasuriya
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
ODI Debut: 26 December 1989 v Australia, Melbourne
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 17 27 5 771 112 35.04 1 4 17 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 108 15 386 4 96.50 2-46 - - 3.57
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 98 92 2 1776 140 19.73 1 9 37 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 509 7 2464 71 34.70 6-29 1 4.84
WORLD CUP
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 6 5 0 74 32 14.80 - - 4 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 6 0 44 0 - - - 7.33
1996 World Cup Profile:
Sanath Jayasuriya brings to the Sri lankan team an all round ability which any captain would willingly have under his command. The fact that he has achieved both the highest score by a Sri lankan in one day cricket (140 vs New Zealand), and the best bowling analysis (6 for 29) is ample testament to his contribution to the side. An agressive opening batsman, who relishes the challenge of hitting out over the top, and is in posession of the range of strokes to do it effectively, he can give his side very welcome impetus early in the innings. Coupled with his gentle but reliable left-arm orthodox bowling, and his outstanding ability at any position in the field, his importance to the side cannot be underestimated.help@cricinfo.com