About Sunil Jayasinghe
Lived 1955 – 1995 (aged 39). Sunil Jayasinghe was a Sri Lankan cricketer.
Sunil Asoka Jayasinghe (15 July 1955 – 20 April 1995) was a Sri Lankan cricketer who played two One Day Internationals during the 1979 Cricket World Cup competition (the subsequent British Isles tour incorporated his only first-class appearances).
He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo and captained the college first XI team in 1974. For many years he represented Bloomfield CC and during the 1982/83 Lakspray Trophy compiled a monumental 283 against Colombo CC (this tournament was only recognised as first-class from 1988 to 1989).
He killed himself at the age of 39.
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Who was Sunil Jayasinghe?
Sri Lankan cricketer (1955-1995)
When was Sunil Jayasinghe born?
Sunil Jayasinghe was born on 15 July 1955 in Matugama.
When did Sunil Jayasinghe die?
Sunil Jayasinghe died on 20 April 1995.
What was Sunil Jayasinghe's occupation?
Sunil Jayasinghe was a cricketer.
What nationality was Sunil Jayasinghe?
Sunil Jayasinghe was Sri Lankan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sunil Jayasinghe. https://biography.guide/sunil-jayasinghe/
MLA: "Sunil Jayasinghe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sunil-jayasinghe/.
Chicago: "Sunil Jayasinghe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sunil-jayasinghe/.
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