Sunil Jayasinghe

Sunil Asoka Jayasinghe (born July 15, 1955, Colombo, died 20 April 1995), was a former Sri Lankan ODI cricketer who played two ODIs in the 1979 World Cup competition (the subsequent British Isles tour incorporated his only first-class appearances).

Sunil Jayasinghe
සුනිල් ජයසිංහ
Personal information
Full nameSunil Asoka Jayasinghe
Born(1955-07-15)July 15, 1955
Matugama, Sri Lanka
Died20 April 1995(1995-04-20) (aged 39)
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicketkeeper
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 16)9 June 1979 v New Zealand
Last ODI16 June 1979 v India
Career statistics
Competition ODI FC
Matches 2 6
Runs scored 1 183
Batting average 1.00 30.50
100s/50s 0/0 0/2
Top score 1 64
Balls bowled - -
Wickets - -
Bowling average - -
5 wickets in innings - -
10 wickets in match - -
Best bowling - -
Catches/stumpings 1/- 10/4
Source: Cricinfo, 1 May 2006

He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo and captained the College first XI team in 1974. For many years he represented Bloomfield CC and during the 1982/83 Lakspray Trophy compiled a monumental 283 against Colombo CC (this tournament was only recognised as first-class from 1988–89).

He committed suicide aged 39.[1]

References

  1. Lester, David; Gunn, John F (2013). Suicide in Professional and Amateur Athletics. Charles C Thomas Publisher.


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