Sanath Jayasuriya

Which Sri Lankan opener is the leading run-scorer in Asia Cup history with over 1,200 runs?

Sanath Jayasuriya amassed more than 1,200 runs across his Asia Cup appearances.

Which Sri Lankan opener made 340 in a 576-run second-wicket stand against India in 1997?

Sanath Jayasuriya 340 anchored Sri Lankas record total of 952 for 6 against India in 1997.

Which fearless Sri Lankan opener completely revolutionized batting in the 1996 World Cup with his destructive powerplay approach?

Sanath Jayasuriya single handedly changed how opening batsmen approached the powerplay transforming limited overs cricket into the aggressive format we know today.

Which Sri Lankan opener completely revolutionized the game scoring over 13000 runs and taking 323 wickets with his left arm spin?

Sanath Jayasuriya terrified fast bowlers with his aggressive powerplay batting and routinely choked opposition teams with his darting spin in the middle overs.

Which Sri Lankan legend scored an unbeaten 114 for Mumbai Indians in the inaugural season?

Sanath Jayasuriya proved his explosive batting style was perfect for the new T20 format hitting 11 massive sixes in a single innings.

Which explosive Sri Lankan opener was named Player of the Tournament?

Jayasuriya consistently destroyed bowling attacks in the first 15 overs.