Avishka Fernando
- January 8, 2024
- Cricketer
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Avishka Fernando Biography
| Name | Avishka Fernando |
| Birthday | Apr 5 |
| Birth Year | 1998 |
| Home Town | Wadduwa |
| Birth Country | Sri Lanka |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Avishka Fernando is one of the most popular and richest Cricketer who was born on April 5, 1998 in Wadduwa, Sri Lanka. Weerahandige Inol Avishka Fernando (born 5 April 1998) known called Avishka Fernando is a pro Sri Lankan cricketer, who currently plays limited international cricket for the Sri Lanka national team. He is a member of Colts Cricket Club in domestic cricket. He made his international debut with Sri Lanka in the Sri Lanka cricket team in August of 2016. He attended St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa.
In April of 2018 the player was included as a member of Kandy’s team to play in the 2017 Super Provincial One Day Tournament. In August of 2018 the player was selected for Colombo’s team for of the 2018. SLC T20 League. In March of 2019 He was included in Colombo’s team of this year’s Super Provincial One Day Tournament. In November of 2019 He was picked to represent Chattogram Challengers. Chattogram Challengers in the 2019-20 Bangladesh Premier League.
He was named in Sri Lanka’s squad for tour of Pakistan in September, 2019. He scored only 4 runs in the two matches against Pakistan where Sri Lanka lost the series 2-0.
In his first World Cup appearance, he scored 49 runs against England. His stroke play against England pacer Jofra Archer with 24 off 15 balls was described by former Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara as, “He’s got timing, this boy!” on TV commentary. Sri Lanka won the match by 20 runs to continue fourth consecutive World Cup win over England. On 1 July 2019, in the match against the West Indies, he scored his first century in ODIs, becoming the 27th Sri Lankan to score a century. Sri Lanka won the match by 20 runs and Fernando won his first man of the match award. Following the World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named Fernando as the rising star of the squad.
He was also player in that Sri Lankan team which won the ACC Emerging teams Asia Cup 2017 by beating Pakistan by five wickets.
Avishka Fernando Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cricketer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Avishka Fernando is one of the richest Cricketer from Sri Lanka. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Avishka Fernando 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At just 18 years old the young man has been selected as a player in the Sri Lankan ODI squad for their home series against Australia. He received his first call-up for the Sri Lankan national ODI team, without playing in any T20 or List A or first-class cricket. It was the One Day International debut for Sri Lanka against Australia on 31 August 2016 in Dambulla. He was disqualified for a duck when he faced the ball twice from Mitchell Starc.
He hit 95 of 96 balls during Sri Lanka’s win against England in the quarter- finals of the 2016 World Cup. Later in the year, he hit two consecutive hundred against the same team but this time in a bilateral series played in England. Sri Lanka U-19s whitewashed England U-19s for the first time in England and also.
He made his Twenty20 debut for Colts Cricket Club in the 2017–18 SLC Twenty20 Tournament on 24 February 2018.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Avishka Fernando Dating?
According to our records, Avishka Fernando is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Avishka Fernando’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Avishka Ranked on the list of most popular Cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sri Lanka. Avishka Fernando celebrates birthday on April 5 of every year.
Top Facts about Avishka Fernando
- Avishka Fernando is a Sri Lankan cricketer.
- He was born on April 5, 1998.
- Fernando made his international debut in 2019.
- He scored his first ODI century against West Indies in 2020.
- His highest T20I score is 76 runs.
- Fernando has played for the Colombo Kings in the Lanka Premier League.
- He has also played for the Galle Gladiators in the same league.
- Fernando’s batting style is right-handed.
- He has been compared to former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya.
- As of May 2021, he ranks #36 in ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings
What happened Avishka Fernando?
Sri Lankan batter Avishka Fernando set to miss 3-6 months of Cricket as he suffered a knee injury during the ongoing Sri Lanka’s tour of Australia. According to reports, Fernando had got injured during a practice session held in Australia which requires him to undergo a surgery.
Why is Avishka Fernando not playing?
Avishka Fernandos’ Injury As top-order batsman, Avishka Fernando has been ruled out of the series due to a grade two quadriceps rupture. Previously, the batsman was a member of the T20I squad. Where he participated in the first two T20Is before suffering an injury in the second T20I.
What is the age of Avishka Fernando?
24 years (April 5, 1998)
Is Avishka Fernando retired?
Sri Lanka cricketer Avishka Fernando says he has no intentions to retire from any form of cricket. Avishka Fernando posted the following tweet responding to several social media reports claiming that he was set to retire.
Who is bhanuka Fernando?
Bhanuka Fernando also nicknamed as Bhanu is one of the most famous and fascinating music producers, chef, food entertainer, food blogger, artist and a successful entrepreneur in Sri Lanka. Bhanuka is a talented music artist who was born in Sri Lanka.