Chaminda Vaas
Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Ushantha Joseph Chaminda Vaas, born 27 January 1974 in Mattumagala usually known as Chaminda Vaas, is a Sri lankan Crickter who is regarded as being the best fast bowler to come out of the country. in 2004 he gained recognition for his talent when he was selected for the World Test and one-day XI at the inaugural ICC Awards. He was once again selected for the World Test XI at the 2005 awards.
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Chaminda Vaas is Sri Lanka's most successful fast bowler ever, having taken over 300 Test wickets. He has been the head of the Sri Lankan bowling attack for many years. He achieved his 300th wicket on December 12 2005, against India, becoming just the second Sri Lankan bowler to do so, after Muttiah Muralitharan. He has also taken over 350 One Day International wickets, again only one of two Sri Lankans to do so. As of the 30th of March 2007 only 3 bowlers have taken more ODI wickets. His tally includes two Hat Tricks, the first against Zimbabwe which came in the middle of a devastating spell of 8 for 19, the Best bowling figures in one-day internationals, Zimbabwe were dismissed for 38 which was the lowest score in one day internationals. The other hattrick came in the 2003 World Cup against Bangladesh and was achieved with the first three balls of the game.This had never before been seen in One Day International cricket.