Full name Sajeewa Weerakoon National side Sri Lanka Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Name Sajeewa Weerakoon | Batting style Left-handed Role Cricket Bowler Bowling style Left arm Slow Date joined June 13, 2012 | |
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Born 17 February 1978 (age 46) ( 1978-02-17 ) Galle, Sri Lanka ODI debut 13 June 2012 v Pakistan Current team Sri Lanka national cricket team | ||
Galle cc head coach sajeewa weerakoon
Sajeewa Weerakoon (born 17 February 1978 in Galle), is a former Sri Lankan ODI cricketer. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler who has represented Sri Lanka A.
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Domestic career
He has played for Burgher Recreation Club and Galle Cricket Club in domestic cricket.
After consistently performing for Sri Lanka A he was included in the national squad to tour India in 2005. Although he didn't play a Test it was recognition for a wonderful season which included 60 wickets for Sri Lanka A in just seven First-class matches. Before his selection in the Sri Lankan squad he had won the best bowler award twice in domestic cricket, topping 50 wickets on both occasions in the Premier league. A left-arm orthodox spin bowler, Weerakoon has taken over 800 wickets in first-class cricket.
Sajeewa played as club professional for Wood Lane CC of the North Staffs & South Cheshire Premier League in 2007 when he finished as joint leading wicket taker in the League.
International career
Though he has good record in domestic arena, he could not prove his worthiness to international team. He made his ODI debut against Pakistan in 2012 at Colombo.