Chaminda Vaas
Chaminda Vaas is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and one of the leading fast bowlers in the history of the sport. Known for his swing bowling and remarkable consistency, Vaas played a pivotal role in many of Sri Lanka's cricketing successes during his career, including the 1996 World Cup victory. He is celebrated for being one of the highest wicket-takers for Sri Lanka in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test matches. Beyond his playing days, Vaas has contributed to cricket as a coach and mentor, sharing his expertise with the next generation of players. His experience and leadership were particularly significant during turbulent times for Sri Lankan cricket, including the traumatic events of the 2009 attack on the team bus in Pakistan.
Born on Jan 27, 1974 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,224 | $1,380,000 | 1,257$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 23,224 | $1,380,000 | 1,257$ |
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Australia:
Chaminda Vaas never had the velocity of that duo but knew how to utilise an old ball.
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India:
Chaminda Vaas was also injured during the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team bus.
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