Ajith Ekanayake Explained

Ajith Ekanayake
Fullname:	Ajith Wijeratne Ekanayake
Birth Date:	3 October 1965
Date:	19 April 2021
Source:	http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/48772.html Cricinfo

Ajith Ekanayake (born 3 October 1965) is a Sri Lankan former cricketer. He played in 160 first-class and 48 List A matches between 1990/91 and 2011/12, taking more than 670 first-class wickets.^[1] He made his Twenty20 debut on 17 August 2004, for Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club in the 2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament.^[2] In November 2005, during the 2005–06 Premier Limited Overs Tournament, Ekanayake conceded 34 runs in one over, as Kaushalya Weeraratne set a new record for the fastest fifty in a one-day match.^[3] After his playing career, he became a spin bowling coach.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ajith Ekanayake . ESPN Cricinfo . 19 April 2021.
2. Web site: 1st Round, Colombo, Aug 17 2004, Twenty-20 Tournament . ESPN Cricinfo . 22 April 2021.
3. Web site: Sri Lankan smashes fastest limited-overs 50 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 19 April 2021.
4. Web site: We have requested for a spin bowling coach – Sandakan . Island Cricket . 19 April 2021.
5. Web site: Michaelhouse cricket tour to Sri Lanka . Bundu Bashers . 19 April 2021.