roy dias Profile - ICC Profile, Age, Career Info & Stats.
roy dias is a cricketer(sportsman) from Sri Lanka. His ICC profile, age, career info & stats are given below.
Full Name
Roy Luke Dias
Born
October 18, 1952, Colombo
Age
71 years old
Batting Style
Right hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Offbreak
Playing Role
Top order Batter
Other
Referee, Coach
Batting Stats
Test | ODI | T20I | IPL | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mat | 20 | 58 | - | - |
Inn | 36 | 55 | - | - |
Runs | 1285 | 1573 | - | - |
Avg | 36.71 | 31.46 | - | - |
SR | 81.33 | 67.95 | - | - |
HS | 109 | 121 | - | - |
NO | 1 | 5 | - | - |
100s | 3 | 2 | - | - |
50s | 8 | 11 | - | - |
4s | 141 | 117 | - | - |
6s | 1 | 4 | - | - |
Bowling Stats
Test | ODI | T20I | IPL | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mat | 20 | 58 | - | - |
Inn | 1 | 6 | - | - |
Balls | 24 | 56 | - | - |
Runs | 17 | 70 | - | - |
Wkt | 0 | 3 | - | - |
BBI | 17 / 0 | 25 / 3 | - | - |
BBM | 17 / 0 | 25 / 3 | - | - |
Eco | 4.25 | 7.5 | - | - |
Avg | 0.0 | 23.33 | - | - |
5W | 0 | 0 | - | - |
10W | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Teams he has played for:
- Sri Lanka
- Colombo Cricket Club
Heres what CricBuzz says about him.
Back in 1981-82, when Sri Lanka played their first Test against England at Colombo (PSS), Dias was expected to shine brightly. It has to be remembered that he was by then already counted as one of their best batsmen. In fact, in the 1979 World Cup, Dias had given a glimpse of his ability with a graceful fifty against India at Old Trafford which in turn helped the minnow nation to pull of an upset.
So, it didn't come as a surprise that Dias compiled a fifty on a track that was assisting the spinners in the second innings against England. Unfortunately, after he got out, the hosts collapse in a heap and England emerged victorious.
Dias continued to amass tons of runs by standing alone amidst the ruins in Pakistan. By the end of 1983, he was even averaging over 50. In 1984, he played with a touch of calm countenance to negate the threat of Richard Hadlee and compose a ton at Colombo (SSC). It was his splendid century that took the hosts to a nerve-wracking draw. In Sri Lanka's historic first ever Test win in 1985, Dias again came to the fore with twin fifties as they registered a fine win against India. The century in the final Test of the same series in Kandy guided Sri Lanka to safety after they had found themselves in a spot of bother.
However, after that series, Dias lost his way and his last international appearance was in the 1987 World Cup. Since retiring from the game, Dias has made a name for himself in the coaching arena.
By Bharath Ramaraj
Heres what ESPNcricinfo says about him.
Roy Dias had an inauspicious debut for Sri Lanka at Test level, batting at No. 3; he was dismissed by Bob Willis without scoring. However, in the second innings Dias displayed his batting talents for all to see stroking an elegant 77. Dias was a joy to watch at the crease, blessed with a wonderful sense of
timing, combined with a classical style. Already an experienced first-class cricketer when Sri Lanka gained Test status, Dias formed the backbone of the batting along with Duleep Mendis in the period following the Sri Lanka's inception. In the proceeding Test tour to Pakistan, Dias highlighted his class. Scoring 295 runs at 49.16, including 98 at Faisalabad and then following up
with 109 at Lahore, holding firm as the top order crumbled around him in a the face of a withering barrage of pace bowling from Imran Khan. In Sri Lanka's maiden Test victory, and series victory, over India at home in 1985-86, Dias' contribution was decisive. Twin fifties in the second Test had helped set up
a win, then with Sri Lanka on the brink of oblivion in the final Test, Dias rescued Sri Lanka with a superlative 106, ensuring a draw was achieved. Following retirement, Dias maintained his profile in the game coaching Sri Lanka for a period.
Johann P Jayasekera