Sanath Jayasuriya
Sanath Jayasuriya is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and one of the game's most explosive openers, known for his aggressive batting style and exceptional all-round capabilities. He played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's 1996 Cricket World Cup victory and is renowned for holding several records, including being one of the highest run-scorers in One Day Internationals (ODIs). After retiring from international cricket, Jayasuriya transitioned into politics and has served as a member of the Sri Lankan parliament.
Born on Jun 30, 1970 (55 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 132,814 | $350,000 | 282$ |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 19,994 | $84,000 | 78$ |
| Totals | 2 | 186,102,632 | 152,808 | $434,000 | 360$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Sanath Jayasuriya is mentioned as the coach whose strategies were discussed by Charith Asalanka.
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Bangladesh:
Sanath Jayasuriya emphasized the need for good batting from his team in the upcoming match against Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh:
Sanath Jayasuriya expressed joy that the people of Sri Lanka are returning to the stadiums to support cricket.
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Bangladesh:
Sanath Jayasuriya discusses the development of junior cricketers in Sri Lanka and the positive changes in the perception of Sri Lankan cricket.
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Bangladesh:
Sanath Jayasuriya expressed regret about his involvement in politics, stating that it is not the role of cricketers.
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Bangladesh:
Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the head coach of Sri Lanka cricket until the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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India:
Sanath Jayasuriya is a legendary Sri Lankan cricket player whom Joe Root overtook in run-scoring.
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Bangladesh:
Sanath Jayasuriya was one of the heroes of Sri Lanka's World Cup victory and discussed cricket with Modi.
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Bangladesh:
The author dreamt of hitting sixes against Jayasuriya, Muralitharan, and Dharmasena.
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Pakistan:
Sanath Jayasuriya is one of the most successful all-rounders in cricket history.
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