Sanath Jayasuriya
Sanath Jayasuriya
Deshabandu Sanath Teran Jayasuriyais a former Sri Lankan cricketer. He is renowned as one of the greatest One Day International players of all time, due to powerful striking and match winning all-round performances. Jayasuriya is credited for having revolutionized One Day International cricket with his explosive batting with Romesh Kaluwitharana in 1996, which initiated the hard-hitting modern day batting strategy of all nations...
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth30 June 1969
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The series is going to be very tough, especially the Australian leg of the tour. It's a big task for us to regroup and get back to winning ways.
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We had to add extensions to the trousers and the shirts looked more like tight-fitting women's blouses.
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New Zealand is a nice country. I made my debut there 15 years ago so obviously I have fond memories.
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It was a sudden decision I took after the first test.
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It was good to see the boys playing good cricket and it was really good for the confidence of the boys before we play Australia.
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I tried my best to bat and I took an injection in the morning, the doctors were not keen at all on me going out there.
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I thought about it long and hard and decided this was the best time to go.
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I thought about it long and hard and decided that's it. It's a very emotional moment, but I guess every good thing has to come to an end.
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I think we left New Zealand the same day as the tsunami hit so we all remember what happened.
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My message to youngsters is to never compromise with hard work.
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I like to finish it off with the people in Sri Lanka.
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I'm hoping for a big score but I'll just be looking to play my natural game to help win this series.
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Not playing test cricket will help me keep fit and allow me to play on until next year's World Cup. I will definitely retire from all cricket after that tournament.
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I came back and I played a good innings. I'm very happy today. I always enjoy playing in Australia. There is good bounce and the ball carries through.