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Prabath Jayasuriya Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

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Age: 33 Years
Hometown: Matale, Sri Lanka
Wife: Ranisha Mirando Jayasuriya

Prabath Jayasuriya

Bio/Wiki
Full NameNeketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya
NicknamePappa
ProfessionCricketer (Bowler)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Cricket
International DebutODI- On 1 August 2018 vs South Africa at Dambulla
Test- On 8 July 2022 vs Australia at Galle
Jersey Number#77 (Sri Lanka)
Prabath Jayasuriya's jersey number
Domestic/State TeamFirst-class
• Galle
• Colombo Cricket Club
• Kandy
• Sinhalese Sports Club
• Colts Cricket Club

Others
• Dambulla Cricket Team
• Galle Marvels
• Jaffna Kings
Coach/MentorDinesh Weerasinghe
Dinesh Weerasinghe
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleSlow Left arm Orthodox
Records (main ones)• The third Sri Lankan bowler after Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath to secure three consecutive five wicket hauls in consecutive innings in test cricket (two five wicket hauls against Australia in a single match and one five wicket haul against Pakistan)
• The third bowler to take five wicket hauls in his first three test innings since debut after Tom Richardson and Clarrie Grimmett (in July 2022 vs Pakistan)
• The second bowler for Sri Lanka to take two five-wicket hauls on Test debut after Praveen Jayawickrama (in 2022 vs Australia)
Awards• Player of the series award (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test series 2024)
• Test Bowler of the Year (CEAT Cricket Rating Awards 2023)
Prabath Jayasuriya while receiving the Test Bowler of the Year award
• Player of the series award (Sri Lanka vs Ireland Test series 2023)
• ICC Men's Player of the Month Award (July 2022)
• Player of the series award (Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Test series 2022)
Personal Life
Date of Birth5 November 1991 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024) 33 Years
BirthplaceMatale, Sri Lanka
Zodiac signScorpio
NationalitySri Lankan
HometownMatale, Sri Lanka
School• Lumbini College, Colombo
• Christ Church College, Matale
HobbiesTravelling, Listening Music
Tattoo(s)On Right Bicep: Tattoo of his Milestone in cricket
On Right Forearm: Tattoo of himself while bowling
• Tattoo on Right Hand
Prabath Jayasuriya's tattoos photo
Social MediaInstagram
Facebook
Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date21 July 2018
Wedding photo of Prabath Jayasuriya and his wife
Family
Wife/SpouseRanisha Mirando Jayasuriya
Prabath Jayasuriya with his wife
ChildrenDaughter- Thyvonne Diana (born 14 June 2019)
Photo of Prabath Jayasuriya with his wife and daughter
ParentsFather- Roshan Jayasuriya (businessman)
SiblingsBrother- Ashen
brother, himself with his daughter, wife, and mother

Prabath Jayasuriya

Some Lesser Known Facts About Prabath Jayasuriya

  • Prabath began playing cricket at Christ Church College in Matale before joining the Lumbini College in Colombo.
  • On 6 December 2011, Prabath made his List-A debut in cricket for the Colombo Cricket Club against the Sri Lanka Army during the 2011/12 Premier Limited Over Tournament.
  • Prabath made his first-class debut playing for the Colombo Cricket Club against Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club on 10 February 2012 during the 2011/12 Premier League Tournament Tier B.
  • Prabath likes to hit the gym.

    Prabath Jayasuriya's photo in the gym

    Prabath Jayasuriya’s photo in the gym

  • Prabath’s T20 debut came during the 2011/12 CSN Premier Clubs T20 Tournament on 26 March 2012 while playing for the Colombo Cricket Club against the Lankan Cricket Club.
  • Prabath was drafted by Jaffna Kings (formerly Jaffna Stallions) in the first season of the Lanka Premier League.
  • Prabath was part of the Sinhalese Sports Club squad that won the 2020–21 SLC Twenty20 Tournament, their first title since 2005.
  • Prabath won the Man of the Match award on his test debut after taking a five-wicket haul in both innings against Australia. His final bowling figures in the match were 12 wickets for 177 runs, the best bowling figures for a Sri Lanka player on debut and fourth best overall.

  • Despite missing the first test match against Australia, Prabath was the highest wicket-taker of the Sri Lanka vs Australia Test series 2022; he took 12 wickets in the series.
  • Prabath registered his second 10-wicket haul against Ireland in the home test series in April 2023; he took 7 wickets in the first innings and 3 wickets in the second innings.

    Prabath Jayasuriya celebrating with his teammates after taking a wicket against Ireland

    Prabath Jayasuriya celebrating with his teammates after taking a wicket against Ireland

  • In April 2023, Prabath became the fastest spinner to take 50 Test wickets in just seven matches.