mahela jayawardene Profile - ICC Profile, Age, Career Info & Stats.
mahela jayawardene is a cricketer(sportsman) from Sri Lanka. His ICC profile, age, career info & stats are given below.
Full Name
Denagamage Proboth Mahela de Silva Jayawardene
Born
May 27, 1977, Colombo
Age
46 years old
Batting Style
Right hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Medium
Playing Role
Batter
Other
Coach
Batting Stats
Test | ODI | T20I | IPL | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mat | 149 | 448 | 55 | 80 |
Inn | 252 | 418 | 55 | 78 |
Runs | 11814 | 12650 | 1493 | 1802 |
Avg | 49.85 | 33.38 | 31.77 | 28.6 |
SR | 51.46 | 78.97 | 133.18 | 123.26 |
HS | 374 | 144 | 100 | 110 |
NO | 15 | 39 | 8 | 15 |
100s | 34 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
50s | 50 | 77 | 9 | 10 |
4s | 1387 | 1119 | 173 | 200 |
6s | 61 | 76 | 33 | 39 |
Bowling Stats
Test | ODI | T20I | IPL | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mat | 149 | 448 | 55 | 80 |
Inn | 22 | 28 | 1 | - |
Balls | 589 | 593 | 6 | - |
Runs | 310 | 563 | 8 | - |
Wkt | 6 | 8 | 0 | - |
BBI | 32 / 2 | 56 / 2 | 8 / 0 | - |
BBM | 32 / 2 | 56 / 2 | 8 / 0 | - |
Eco | 3.16 | 5.7 | 8.0 | - |
Avg | 51.67 | 70.38 | 0.0 | - |
5W | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
10W | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Teams he has played for:
- Sri Lanka
- Adelaide Strikers
- Asia XI
- Central Districts
- Delhi Daredevils
- Jamaica Tallawahs
- Karachi Kings
- Kings XI Punjab
- Kochi Tuskers Kerala
- Marylebone Cricket Club
- Sinhalese Sports Club
- Somerset
- Sussex
- Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel
- Wayamba
Heres what CricBuzz says about him.
Jayawardene made his debut in the historic 1997 Test match between India and Sri Lanka, in which the Lankans posted the highest-ever total in history of 952/6 declared. Being a part of this gargantuan effort perhaps multiplied his appetite for runs - he has scored six double hundreds including a triple, after scoring his first century in only his fourth Test on a wickedly turning Galle track against New Zealand.
He has had his share of rough patches - being dropped from the side in 2003 due to lack of form in the ODIs, particularly in the 2003 World Cup. However, he rebounded strongly thanks to a good series against England, followed by a solid 2004.
In 2006, the year in which he was made captain for both Tests and ODIs, he scored a majestic 374 against South Africa, the highest individual score in Tests for a Sri Lankan. His record-breaking effort came while being involved in a partnership of 624 with Kumara Sangakarra, the highest for any wicket in First-Class cricket, a landmark that stands undimmed by the passage of time.
His greatest moment as a captain was the 2007 World Cup, where he led Sri Lanka to the final on the back of one century and four half-centuries. . In a somewhat surprising decision, Jayawardene relinquished the captaincy following a 4-1 ODI drubbing to India in February 2009.
Jayawardene's batting is a thing of beauty and is a joy to watch. The princely drives and dexterous flicks continue to evoke awe and envy in generous measures. He became the first Sri Lankan batsman to tally 10,000 Test runs in addition to joining the slim, yet elite list of batsmen, who have compiled a ton in each format of the game. He has also amassed 10,000 plus runs in ODIs. Believe it or not, the fact is that Jayawardene is the only cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar to have made 600 international appearances. With his glorious batting hogging the limelight, Jayawardene's agile fielding and catching skills tend to slip under the radar. He has taken 413 catches across formats.
With Sri Lankan cricket finding itself in dire straits, following the departure of Muttiah Muralitharan, Jayawardene took over the reins from Tillakaratne Dilshan in the 2011-12 season in the aftermath of losses in England, UAE, South Africa, with the most painful of all being the defeat at home against Australia
Jayawardene celebrated his return to captaincy with a typically silken 180, his 21st Test ton, which knocked England off the perch. He also led the Emerald Islanders to the World T20 2012 final at home. Just when one thought they would shed that eternal bridesmaids tag that had become an albatross around their necks, Sri Lanka again faltered at the final hurdle.
Soon after, expressing his reluctance to carry on as captain, Jayawardene passed the baton over to heir apparent, Angelo Mathews. Notably, Jayawardene has a penchant for the big occasion. If any doubts resurface over the aforementioned point, look back at the 2007 World Cup semi- final, 2011 World Cup final and the 2014 Asia Cup final.
In an era of freelance clubbers of the ball, Jayawardene proved that proper batsmanship could be equally effective, if not more, in T20 cricket. Having suffered heartbreaks in several finals of World events, Sri Lanka finally shrugged off their bridesmaids tag on a fairytale night in Mirpur in April 2014, beating India to claim their maiden World T20 title in 2014. It also turned out to be Jayawardene and Sangakkara's T20 swansong. Fittingly, the Sri Lankan ace signed off as the highest run-getter in T20Is.
More than the plethora of records, the biggest contribution of Jayawardene has been the rich values he has showered on Sri Lankan cricket. He is a thorough gentleman to boot and is a perfect role-model for aspiring cricketers. He retired from Tests in August 2014, following the two-match home series against Pakistan. In January 2015, Jayawardene scored his 18th ODI ton against New Zealand, his first century on New Zealand soil in his 17-year limited overs career. He soon drew curtains on a much celebrated International career, retiring from ODIs as well with Sri Lanka crashing out of the 2015 World Cup quarters.
But cricket refuses to leave the great man alone. Mahela now plays around the world in the budding T20 leagues and is a much revered voice in the commentary box with his analysis. Since his retirement he has also tried his hand at coaching stints like the one he did with the English team prior to the World T20 in India as their consultant. He took over from Ricky Ponting as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians franchise in the IPL for the 2017 season, leading them to title victories in 2017 and 2019.
Lesser known facts about Mahela:
1. Mahela had a younger brother Dishal, who passed away at the tender age of 16 because of a dangerous brain tumour.
2. Mahela is a big fan of Tom Hanks with his favourite movie being Saving Private Ryan.
3. Mahela is extremely fond of sea food.
4. Joining hands with close friend and team-mate, Kumar Sangakkara, who is also a big foodie, Mahela launched a sea food restaurant called Ministry of Crab in the capital city of Colombo amidst much fanfare in September 2012.
5. Mahela is married to Christina Mallika Sirisena, a travel consultant.
By Cricbuzz staff
As of February 2017
Heres what ESPNcricinfo says about him.
A prolific, elegant and utterly classy batsman with a huge appetite for runs, and a calm yet authoritative captain - those are the qualities that best describe Mahela Jayawardene. His sheer quality as a batsman was never in doubt even when he just entered the international scene, but for Jayawardene the biggest challenge has been to justify all the early hype. With over 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs - and a captaincy stint that included a World Cup final appearance - it can safely be said that he has met that challenge more than adequately.
Blessed with excellent hand-eye coordination and a fine technique, Jayawardene scores his runs all around the wicket. Among his favourite strokes are the languid cover-drive - often with minimal footwork but precise placement and timing - and the wristy flick off his legs, but there are several others he plays with equal felicity. The most memorable are the cuts and dabs he plays behind the stumps, mostly off spinners, but also against quick bowling, when bat makes contact with ball delightfully late. Apart from his artistry, what stands out about his batting is his hunger for big scores, most apparent in his record 624-run partnership with Kumar Sangakkara, but also in the regularity with which he notches up Test double-hundreds. And his century against Zimbabwe in the World Twenty20 in 2010 was a shining example of traditional methods succeeding in a new format.
Jayawardene is easily one of the most elegant batsmen of his generation, but the major drawback in his career is his relative lack of success in overseas conditions. His averages in Australia, England, South Africa and New Zealand are all less than 35, but at home he averages more than 60.
In the second half of his career, Jayawardene grew into an astute captain who read the game well and wasn't afraid to take risks. Under him, Sri Lanka shed their diffident approach, winning Tests in England and New Zealand, and - in what was Jayawardene's greatest achievement as captain - reached the final of the 2007 World Cup. He quit captaincy in February 2009, but agreed to a second stint, taking over from Tillakaratne Dilshan after the tour to South Africa in 2011-12, but resigned again after a year, handing the reins to Angelo Mathews.
His limited overs batting has improved with age, and an increasing stroke repertoire has seen Jayawardene become almost as impressive an innovator at the crease, as he is a technician. An unbeaten 103 from 88 balls in the 2011 World Cup final made plain his limited overs prowess, and marked him out as a big-match player, having already made a century in the semi-final of the same tournament four years ago.
S Rajesh and ESPNcricinfo staff