About Mahinda Jayaratne
Lived 1967 – 1997 (aged 29). Mahinda Jayaratne was a cricketer.
Mahinda Parakrama Jayaratne (11 May 1967 – 15 March 1997) was a Sri Lankan cricketer. He played in six first-class matches between 1989/90 and 1992/93. He was injured after being shot by a gunman on a motorcycle at his home while he was running the campaign of a candidate in a local election. He died two days later.
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Who was Mahinda Jayaratne?
Sri Lankan cricketer
When was Mahinda Jayaratne born?
Mahinda Jayaratne was born on 11 May 1967.
When did Mahinda Jayaratne die?
Mahinda Jayaratne died on 15 March 1997.
What was Mahinda Jayaratne's occupation?
Mahinda Jayaratne was a cricketer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mahinda Jayaratne. https://biography.guide/mahinda-jayaratne/
MLA: "Mahinda Jayaratne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mahinda-jayaratne/.
Chicago: "Mahinda Jayaratne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mahinda-jayaratne/.
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