About Champaka Ramanayake
Born 1965. Champaka Ramanayake is a Sri Lankan cricketer.
Champaka Priyadarshana Hewage Ramanayake (born 8 January 1965), or Champaka Ramanayake, is a Sri Lankan former cricketer who played in 18 Test matches and 62 One Day Internationals from 1986 to 1995.
Champaka is a cricket coach. He worked as the national fast bowling coach for Sri Lanka Cricket board for 15 years and Bangladesh Cricket Board for two years. One of Champaka's greatest achievements is discovering Lasith Malinga at the age of 16 and coaching him.
He is the current high performance fast bowling coach of the Bangladesh national side.
Early life Champaka was born at Galle and had his education at Richmond College.
Trivia Champaka remains the only person to have bowled in international cricket at Ray Mitchell Oval, in Mackay, Australia. The venue hosted its only international match during the 1992 Cricket World Cup, and the match was washed out after his first two deliveries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Champaka Ramanayake?
Sri Lankan cricketer
When was Champaka Ramanayake born?
Champaka Ramanayake was born on 8 January 1965 in Galle.
What is Champaka Ramanayake's occupation?
Champaka Ramanayake is a cricketer.
What nationality is Champaka Ramanayake?
Champaka Ramanayake is Sri Lankan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Champaka Ramanayake
· DBpedia: Champaka Ramanayake
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Champaka Ramanayake. https://biography.guide/champaka-ramanayake/
MLA: "Champaka Ramanayake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/champaka-ramanayake/.
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