 | (March 2024) |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ediriweera Jayasooriya Arukattu Patabendige Asanga Miunil Jayasooriya |
| Born | 28 September 1971 Matara, Sri Lanka |
Source: Cricinfo, 5 August 2015 | |
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