About Mahes Goonatilleke
Born 1952. Mahes Goonatilleke is a Sri Lankan cricketer.
Hettiarachige Mahes Goonatilleke (born 16 August 1952) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer, who played five Test matches and six One Day Internationals as wicket-keeper during 1981 and 1982 – being Sri Lanka's first wicketkeeper in Test cricket.
International career He is regarded by many as the finest wicket-keeper produced by the island nation and even made 56 against Pakistan as an opener in Faisalabad. Goonatilleke had a chance to become a regular wicket-keeper for Sri Lanka, but he chose to tour South Africa in the 1982/83 season, and that disqualified him from playing international cricket.
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Who is Mahes Goonatilleke?
Sri Lankan cricketer
When was Mahes Goonatilleke born?
Mahes Goonatilleke was born on 16 August 1952 in Kegalle.
What is Mahes Goonatilleke's occupation?
Mahes Goonatilleke is a cricketer.
What nationality is Mahes Goonatilleke?
Mahes Goonatilleke is Sri Lankan.
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· Wikipedia: Mahes Goonatilleke
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