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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Aruna Alwis Wijesiri Gunawardena |
| Born | March 31, 1969 (age 55) Colombo |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
| International information | |
| National side | |
| Only ODI(cap 76) | 18 February 1994 v India |
Source: Cricinfo, 1 May 2006 | |
Aruna Alwis Wijesiri Gunawardene (born 31 March 1969) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played one One Day International in 1994.
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