Sarath Jayawardene

Walikalage Sarath Peiris Jayawardene, usually known as Sarath Jayawardene (born 22 July 1969) is a Sri Lankan cricketer who has also played for Malaysia. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler, he had two stints playing first-class cricket in Sri Lanka, one from 1989 to 2002 and the other from 2005 to 2007. He played for Malaysia in 2003 and 2004.

Biography Initial Sri Lankan first-class career Born in Panadura in 1969,

He played his first first-class match for Antonians Sports Club against Sinhalese Sports Club in November 1995 and continued to play for them until 1997. he returned to first-class cricket with them in December 2005 with a match against Moors Sports Club.

He continued playing for Panadura Sports Club throughout 2006 and into 2007, his last first-class match to date coming against Lankan Cricket Club in February 2007. He most recently played for Panadura in a Twenty20 match against Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club in March 2007.