Chamara de Soysa

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Chamara de Soysa
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Born (1978-10-12) 12 October 1978 (age 44)
Galle, Sri Lanka
Source: Cricinfo, 3 April 2016

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References

  1. "Chamara de Soysa". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 April 2016.