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Darshana Sandakalum (full name Gardhi Hettiarachchige Darshana Sandakalum Hettiarachchi; born 1 August 1986) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman who plays for Badureliya Sports Club. He was born in Colombo.

Sandakalum, who played at Under-23 level for Chilaw Marians Cricket Club between 2008 and 2009, made his List A debut for Badureliya in the 2009–10 season, against Nondescripts. He is an upper-order batsman.


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