Chamindu Wickramasinghe
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 September 2002 Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2021–present | Singhalese Sports Club |
| 2024 | Dambulla Sixers |
Source: Cricinfo, 4 March 2021 | |
Chamindu Wickramasinghe (born 6 September 2002) is a Sri Lankan cricketer.[1][2] He made his Twenty20 debut on 4 March 2021, for Sinhalese Sports Club in the 2020–21 SLC Twenty20 Tournament.[3] He made his List A debut for Team Colombo against Team Galle, on 5 July 2022 in the 2022–23 Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament.[4] He made his first-class debut for Sinhalese Sports Club against Nugegoda Sports and Welfare Club, on 25 August 2023 in the Major League Tournament.[5]
Wickramasinghe became a cricketer due to influence of his grandfather, a former football player.[6] He began his career as a school cricketer, representing St. Anthony's College, Kandy.[6] Some of the milestones of his career as a school cricketer include a century on his First XI debut and scoring the fastest century in the inter-school limited-overs tournament.[6] Later, he played under-19 cricket for Sri Lanka.[7]
International career
[edit]In July 2024, he was earned maiden call-up for Sri Lanka national team for the T20I series against India.[8][9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Chamindu Wickramasinghe". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Chamindu's ton help Central Province win". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Group C, Colombo, Mar 4 2021, SLC Twenty-20 Tournament". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Group A, Colombo (SSC), July 05, 2022, Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Group A, Moratuwa, August 25 - 27, 2023, Major League Tournament". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Chamindu a promising all rounder". Daily News. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Chamindu blasts quick fire century". The Island. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Sri Lanka squad for the India T20I series". Sri Lanka Cricket. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Chandimal returns; Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20I series against India". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "New captain named as Sri Lanka announce strong squad for India T20I series". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
External links
[edit]- Chamindu Wickramasinghe at ESPNcricinfo
- Chamindu Wickramasinghe at CricketArchive (subscription required)
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