About Douglas Dias Jayasinha
Lived 1915 – 2006 (aged 90). Douglas Dias Jayasinha was a Sri Lankan cricketer.
Douglas Dias-Jayasinha (11 May 1915 – 29 April 2006) was a Ceylonese cricketer and cricket administrator. Born in Galle, he was educated at Mahinda College, where he captained his college cricket team from 1934 to 1936. He was a national selector from 1961 to 1973, the last ten years as chairman. He died on 29 April 2006, aged 90.
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Who was Douglas Dias Jayasinha?
Sri Lankan cricketer (1915-2006)
When was Douglas Dias Jayasinha born?
Douglas Dias Jayasinha was born on 11 May 1915.
When did Douglas Dias Jayasinha die?
Douglas Dias Jayasinha died on 28 April 2006.
What was Douglas Dias Jayasinha's occupation?
Douglas Dias Jayasinha was a cricketer.
What nationality was Douglas Dias Jayasinha?
Douglas Dias Jayasinha was Sri Lankan.
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