Mahela Udawatte
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Mahela Lakmal Udawtte known as Mahela Udawatte (born 19 July 1986, in Colombo
) is a Sri Lanka
n opening batsman who made his first class debut in 2004-05 in Sri Lanka and he was also named in the thirty-man provincial squad for the 2007 World Cup but failed to make it to the final fifteen. He is a left-handed batsman and right-handed off-spinner a possible replacement for Sanath Jayasuriya
in the national side's opening berth in One Day International crickets. He was chosen for the Sri Lanka ODI squad for their tour of West Indies in April 2008 and played in all three ODIs.
His average in first class cricket may not be that great, but it his hard hitting capabilities that have left many an expert rooting for him. Udawatte plays first class cricket for the Chilaw Marians Cricket Club. He had also scored three centuries in only five matches in domestic competitions.
, Colombo. It was there that he learned to play cricket. He acted as top order batsman and he had batted at No. 3 at school in his school cricket team. He scored more than 1000 runs for his school in 2003 and he was overlooked for the Sri Lankan Under-19 team due to that seasoning performance. Straight after his left from school, he joined Chilaw
Marians SC and Promoted to open the batting. He has also played for Kings of Khulna
in Bangladesh's NCL T20 Bangladesh
.
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo...
) is a Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
n opening batsman who made his first class debut in 2004-05 in Sri Lanka and he was also named in the thirty-man provincial squad for the 2007 World Cup but failed to make it to the final fifteen. He is a left-handed batsman and right-handed off-spinner a possible replacement for Sanath Jayasuriya
Sanath Jayasuriya
Sanath Teran Jayasuriya is a former Sri Lankan cricketer. An all-rounder, he played for the Sri Lankan cricket team from 1989 to 2011...
in the national side's opening berth in One Day International crickets. He was chosen for the Sri Lanka ODI squad for their tour of West Indies in April 2008 and played in all three ODIs.
His average in first class cricket may not be that great, but it his hard hitting capabilities that have left many an expert rooting for him. Udawatte plays first class cricket for the Chilaw Marians Cricket Club. He had also scored three centuries in only five matches in domestic competitions.
Early and domestic career
Mahela Udawatte was educated at one of the leading schools in Sri Lanka, Ananda CollegeAnanda College
Ananda College , Colombo which is considered as the leading National school in Sri Lanka, was established on November 1, 1886, by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott...
, Colombo. It was there that he learned to play cricket. He acted as top order batsman and he had batted at No. 3 at school in his school cricket team. He scored more than 1000 runs for his school in 2003 and he was overlooked for the Sri Lankan Under-19 team due to that seasoning performance. Straight after his left from school, he joined Chilaw
Chilaw
Chilaw is a western seaboard town on the island of Sri Lanka.It is a bustling town with a famous fishmarket and beach...
Marians SC and Promoted to open the batting. He has also played for Kings of Khulna
Kings of Khulna
Kings of Khulna is the franchise representing Khulna in the Bangladesh NCL Twenty20, a Twenty20 cricket tournament. The team is led by Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib Al Hasan is also their team's Icon Player. The official colors are black and yellow. The team also has three players who are iconic...
in Bangladesh's NCL T20 Bangladesh
Bangladesh NCL (National Cricket League) Twenty20
The National Cricket League Twenty 20 , is a Twenty20 cricket competition initiated by the Bangladesh Cricket Board...
.