About Sujeewa de Silva
Born 1979. Sujeewa de Silva is a Sri Lankan cricketer.
Weddikkara Ruwan Sujeewa de Silva (born 7 October 1979) is a Sri Lankan former international cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-fast bowler. He is a past student of Kalutara Vidyalaya.
Domestic career In 2000 he broke the record for the most wickets in the Premier Under-23 Trophy, but failed to attract the selectors. He made his Twenty20 debut on 17 August 2004, for Colombo Cricket Club in the 2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament.
International career He made his Test debut on 21 July 2002 against Bangladesh as the Sri Lanka's 89th Test cap. In 2007, he was called up to the squad as cover for an injured Chanaka Welagedara, but did not play a match.
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Who is Sujeewa de Silva?
Sri Lankan cricketer
When was Sujeewa de Silva born?
Sujeewa de Silva was born on 7 October 1979 in Beruwala.
What is Sujeewa de Silva's occupation?
Sujeewa de Silva is a cricketer.
What nationality is Sujeewa de Silva?
Sujeewa de Silva is Sri Lankan.
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