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In January 2017 he was named in Sri Lanka's [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) squad for their series [[Sri Lankan cricket team in South Africa in 2016–17|against South Africa]].<ref name="SLT20I">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-sri-lanka-2016-17/content/story/1076943.html |title=Sri Lanka pick uncapped Thikshila de Silva for SA T20Is |accessdate=10 January 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his T20I debut for Sri Lanka against South Africa on 22 January 2017,<ref name="T20I">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/936155.html |title=Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2nd T20I: South Africa v Sri Lanka at Johannesburg, Jan 22, 2017 |accessdate=22 January 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> taking a [[List of bowlers who have taken a wicket with their first ball in a format of international cricket|wicket with his first delivery]]. He was the first Sri Lankan to achieve this feat.<ref name="first">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/530931.html |title=Records: Twenty20 Internationals: Bowling records: Wicket with first ball in career |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |accessdate=22 January 2017}}</ref> |
In January 2017 he was named in Sri Lanka's [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) squad for their series [[Sri Lankan cricket team in South Africa in 2016–17|against South Africa]].<ref name="SLT20I">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-sri-lanka-2016-17/content/story/1076943.html |title=Sri Lanka pick uncapped Thikshila de Silva for SA T20Is |accessdate=10 January 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his T20I debut for Sri Lanka against South Africa on 22 January 2017,<ref name="T20I">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/936155.html |title=Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2nd T20I: South Africa v Sri Lanka at Johannesburg, Jan 22, 2017 |accessdate=22 January 2017 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> taking a [[List of bowlers who have taken a wicket with their first ball in a format of international cricket|wicket with his first delivery]]. He was the first Sri Lankan to achieve this feat.<ref name="first">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/530931.html |title=Records: Twenty20 Internationals: Bowling records: Wicket with first ball in career |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |accessdate=22 January 2017}}</ref> |
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On 2 July 2017, Sandakan was brought into the second ODI match against Zimbabwe after dramatic loss to Zimbabwe in the first ODI match. In spin friendly pitch at Galle, Sandakan's spin dismantle Zimbabwean batsmen, where they fall for just 155 runs at the end. Sandakan took four wickets in the match and Sri Lanka won the match by 7 wickets to level the series. Sandakan was adjudged his first man of the match award for bowling performance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/sri-lanka-v-zimbabwe-2017/content/story/1107877.html |title=Hasaranga hat-trick, Sandakan four; Zimbabwe 155 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |accessdate=2 July 2017}}</ref> |
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| Full name | Paththamperuma Arachchige Don Lakshan Rangika Sandakan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 June 1991 Ragama, Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Lakee | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-hand batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left-arm Chinaman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 136) | 26 July 2016 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 15 March 2017 v Bangladesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 174) | 21 August 2016 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 25 March 2017 v Bangladesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 85 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 69) | 22 January 2017 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 17 February 2017 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paththamperuma Arachchige Don Lakshan Rangika Sandakan, commonly known as Lakshan Sandakan (Template:Lang-si; born 10 June 1991), is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who plays for all three formats.
Domestic career
Domestically he is a first-class cricketer who plays for Colombo Cricket Club.[1] He took the most wickets in the 2015–16 Premier League Tournament, with a total of 52 dismissals from 10 matches and 18 innings.[2]
International career
In July 2016 he was named in Sri Lanka's Test squad for their series against Australia.[3] On 26 July 2016 he made his Test debut for Sri Lanka against Australia.[4]
In the first innings, Sandakan took his first Test wicket by bowling Mitchell Marsh. He took 4 for 58 runs in the first innings and 3 for 49 in the second innings. His match figures of 7 for 107 were the best by a chinaman bowler on Test debut. Sri Lanka won the match by 106 runs giving them only their second win against Australia in 27 matches.[5]
He made his One Day International debut for Sri Lanka against Australia on 21 August 2016. He took his first ODI wicket by caught Matthew Wade in his first over.[6]
In January 2017 he was named in Sri Lanka's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against South Africa.[7] He made his T20I debut for Sri Lanka against South Africa on 22 January 2017,[8] taking a wicket with his first delivery. He was the first Sri Lankan to achieve this feat.[9]
On 2 July 2017, Sandakan was brought into the second ODI match against Zimbabwe after dramatic loss to Zimbabwe in the first ODI match. In spin friendly pitch at Galle, Sandakan's spin dismantle Zimbabwean batsmen, where they fall for just 155 runs at the end. Sandakan took four wickets in the match and Sri Lanka won the match by 7 wickets to level the series. Sandakan was adjudged his first man of the match award for bowling performance.[10]
Personal life
Sandakan began playing cricket at the age of 17 and was educated at Mattumagala Karunaratne Buddhist College and De Mazenod College.[11]
International awards
One Day Internationals
Man of the Match awards
| No | Opponent | Venue | Date | Match Performance | Result |
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| 1 | Zimbabwe | Galle International Stadium, Galle | 2 July 2017 | 10-0-52-4 ; DNB |  Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets.[12]
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See also
References
- ^ "Lakshan Sandakan". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "Records: AIA Premier League Tournament, 2015/16: Most wickets". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "Siriwardana left out of Sri Lanka squad for first Test". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ "Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Sri Lanka v Australia at Pallekele, Jul 26-30, 2016". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ Jayaraman, Shiva. "Sandakan creates history as left-arm spinners take stage". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Sri Lanka v Australia at Colombo (RPS), Aug 21, 2016". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ "Sri Lanka pick uncapped Thikshila de Silva for SA T20Is". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2nd T20I: South Africa v Sri Lanka at Johannesburg, Jan 22, 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "Records: Twenty20 Internationals: Bowling records: Wicket with first ball in career". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "Hasaranga hat-trick, Sandakan four; Zimbabwe 155". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
- ^ "Sandakan – a dream debut". Ceylon Today. 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe at Galle, Jul 2, 2017".