Aruna Priyantha

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Aruna Priyantha
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Hewa Paththinige Aruna Priyantha
Born (1973-02-04) 4 February 1973 (age 49)
Source: Cricinfo, 20 April 2021

Aruna Priyantha (born 4 February 1973) is a Sri Lankan former cricketer. He played in 134 first-class and 74 List A matches between 1995/96 and 2011/12. [1] He made his Twenty20 debut on 17 August 2004, for Sri Lanka Police Sports Club in the 2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament. [2]

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References

  1. "Aruna Priyantha". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  2. "1st Round, Colombo, Aug 17 2004, Twenty-20 Tournament". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 April 2021.