Thilina Kandamby Biography
Earmarked as a batsman who in years would become the crux of Sri Lanka’s middle order, somewhere along the way something seems to have gone seriously wrong with Kandamby’s career.
The left hander’s whose sojourn began with successful stints for Sri Lanka’s Under-19 and A sides also made his domestic debut for Bloomsfield in the 2001. Just three years later, five half centuries on Sri Lanka A’s tour of New Zealand saw him selected for the tour of Zimbabwe but after appearing for Sri Lanka in just four ODIs in 2004, Kandamby didn’t play for the Islanders up again until 2008. He went on to score a fine unbeaten 93 against the Indians in an ODI as wickets fell around but lack of tall scores thereafter have meant that he continues to remain a fringe player in the side.
A tall batsman with a good reach, Kandamby has often been criticised for getting bogged down and not being a great mover in the field. Sri Lanka’s strong batting lineup has also meant that he hasn’t had far greater opportunities at the top of the order, one of the many reasons why he has underperformed over the years.
Fast Facts
Kandamb’y 52 for Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe A consisted of 10 fours and 2 sixes, the first time a first class score of 50 or more has consisted entirely of boundaries.
He was the 'Man of the Tournament' in Sri Lanka's 2005-06 Premier Limited Overs Tournament.
He has also led Sri Lanka's Under-19 side and his club side Bloomfield.
Earmarked as a batsman who in years would become the crux of Sri Lanka’s middle order, somewhere along the way something seems to have gone seriously wrong with Kandamby’s career.
The left hander’s whose sojourn began with successful stints for Sri Lanka’s Under-19 and A sides also made his domestic debut for Bloomsfield in the 2001. Just three years later, five half centuries on Sri Lanka A’s tour of New Zealand saw him selected for the tour of Zimbabwe but after appearing for Sri Lanka in just four ODIs in 2004, Kandamby didn’t play for the Islanders up again until 2008. He went on to score a fine unbeaten 93 against the Indians in an ODI as wickets fell around but lack of tall scores thereafter have meant that he continues to remain a fringe player in the side.
A tall batsman with a good reach, Kandamby has often been criticised for getting bogged down and not being a great mover in the field. Sri Lanka’s strong batting lineup has also meant that he hasn’t had far greater opportunities at the top of the order, one of the many reasons why he has underperformed over the years.
Fast Facts
Kandamb’y 52 for Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe A consisted of 10 fours and 2 sixes, the first time a first class score of 50 or more has consisted entirely of boundaries.
He was the 'Man of the Tournament' in Sri Lanka's 2005-06 Premier Limited Overs Tournament.
He has also led Sri Lanka's Under-19 side and his club side Bloomfield.
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