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Vishen Halambage

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Vishen Halambage
Personal information
Full name
Vishen Sasmith Halambage
Born (2005-01-19) 19 January 2005 (age 19)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight arm medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023-presentPanadura Sports Club
Source: Cricinfo, 21 December 2023

Vishen Sasmith Halambage (born 19 January 2005) is a Sri Lankan cricketer.[1] He plays age-group cricket representing Sri Lanka national under-19 cricket team.

Biography

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He hails from Ambalangoda. He initially pursued his education at the Stafford International and later switched to St. Peter's College, Colombo with the intention of furthering his cricketing ambitions.[2] His father Kumara Halambage also played first-class cricket for Singha Sports Club and his uncle Halambage Premasiri served as the president of the Galle District Cricket Association.[3]

Career

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He made his T20 debut playing for Panadura Sports Club against Nondescripts Cricket Club on 27 May 2023 during the 2023 Major Clubs T20 Tournament.[4] He was named in the Sri Lankan squad for the 2023 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup which was held in the United Arab Emirates.[5][6] He made his List A debut playing for Panadura Sports Club against Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club on 21 December 2023 at the 2023 Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Vishen Halambage Profile - Cricket Player Sri Lanka | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  2. ^ Today, Ceylon (25 September 2022). "Halambage's ton steers St. Peter's to big win". Ceylon Today. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. ^ Walpola, Thilina (4 December 2022). "Vishen Halambage could be next big thing in cricket". Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  4. ^ "PSC vs NCC, Major Clubs T20 Tournament 2023, Group A at Maggona, May 27, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  5. ^ Sanjeewa, Kanishka (26 November 2023). "Sri Lanka lock in squad for U19 Asia Cup 2023". ThePapare. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Sri Lanka squad named for U19 Cricket Asia Cup". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  7. ^ "BLOOM vs PSC, Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament 2023/24, Group B at Colombo, December 21, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
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