Sanath Jayasuriya
Sanath Teran Jayasuriya born 30 June 1969in Matara is a Sri Lankan Cricketer. The All Rounder has been a member of the Team since 1989. He is the only player in the world to score over 12,000 runs and capture over 300 wickets in ODIs. He is also regarded by many critics and supporters as one of the best ODI players to ever play the game.
Jayasuriya was born to Dunstan and Breeda Jayasuriya in Matara and had his education at Servatius College, Matara. It was there that his cricketing talents were nourished by the Principal, G.L. Galappathy and coach Lionel Wagasinghe. He has an elder brother, Chandana Jayasuriya.
His wife Is Sandra. Sanath and Sandra have 3 children.
Sanath Jayasuriya is the first cricketer to be appointed as a UN Goodwill Ambassador (by UNAIDS, Geneva) for his commitment to prevention of HIV/AIDS among young people in Sri Lanka.
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