Sporting legends : Aravinda D Silva : Sri Lankan batting star , his achievements & video

 



Aravinda de Silva is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who is considered one of the greatest cricketers from Sri Lanka. Here are some key details about him:


Aravinda was born on October 17th 1965 at Colombo, Sri Lanka


*Playing Role:** All-rounder (Right-handed batsman and Right-arm off spinner )


**Career Span:** Aravinda de Silva had a long international cricket career, representing Sri Lanka from 1984 to 2003.


*Major Teams:** He played for Sri Lanka in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket and was a prominent figure in Sri Lankan cricket.


*Cricketing Achievements:** Aravinda de Silva is best known for his exceptional performances in the 1996 Cricket World Cup. He played a crucial role in leading Sri Lanka to their first-ever World Cup victory, scoring a century and taking three wickets in the final against Australia. He was named the Player of the Tournament.


*Batting Style:** He was an elegant right-handed batsman known for his stylish and aggressive stroke play.


*Bowling:** Aravinda de Silva also contributed as an off break , capable of taking key wickets.


*Legacy:** Aravinda de Silva's contributions to Sri Lankan cricket, especially in the 1996 World Cup, are legendary. He played a significant role in establishing Sri Lanka as a competitive cricketing nation on the international stage.


*Post-Retirement:** After his playing career, he remained involved in cricket as an administrator and served on various cricket boards and committees.



 *Records:* 


1996 Cricket World Cup: Aravinda de Silva's most significant record is his performance in the 1996 Cricket World Cup. He scored a century and took three wickets in the final, leading Sri Lanka to their first-ever World Cup victory. He was named the Player of the Tournament for his outstanding all-round performances.Test


Runs & Wickets :  Aravinda  scored 6361 runs in 93 tests at 42.97 average . In 308 ODIs he scored 9284 runs at 35 average and 81 strike rate  . He took 29 test wickets and 106 ODI wickets . 


 Centuries: He scored 20 centuries in Test cricket during his career, showcasing his ability to excel in the longer format of the game. In One-Day Internationals (ODIs), he scored 11 centuries, highlighting his capability as a dominant ODI batsman.


 *Skills* :


Elegant Batting: Aravinda de Silva was known for his stylish and elegant batting. He had a wide range of shots and could adapt his game to different formats and conditions. He was a superb backfoot player and could play the cut , pull , hook & flick shots with great ease . He was a fine driver of the ball and was attractive to  watch 



All-round Ability: He was an exceptional all-rounder in ODI cricket , capable of making significant contributions with both the bat and the ball. His off break  bowling and his ability to take crucial wickets made him a valuable asset to the team.


Pressure Situations: Aravinda de Silva had a reputation for performing exceptionally well under pressure. His World Cup final performance is a testament to his ability to step up in the most important matches.


Fielding: He was a reliable fielder, contributing to his team's efforts in the field with his safe catching and agile ground fielding.


Versatility: Aravinda de Silva's versatility as a cricketer made him an invaluable asset to the Sri Lankan team. He could adapt to different roles as per the team's requirements, whether it was as an opening batsman or a middle-order batsman.




Aravinda de Silva's impact on Sri Lankan cricket, particularly during the 1996 World Cup, is still celebrated, and he is regarded as one of the all-time greats in the history of Sri Lankan cricket.



In the below video, watch his breathtaking 134 vs Pakistan 1997 


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