Gihan Fernando (cricketer)

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Gihan Fernando
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Full nameHettiyadura Gihan Shammika Prasanga Fernando
Born (1980-09-12) 12 September 1980 (age 41)
Source: Cricinfo, 23 April 2021

Gihan Fernando (born 12 September 1980) is a Sri Lankan former cricketer. He played in 22 first-class and 11 List A matches between 2000/01 and 2004/05. [1] He made his Twenty20 debut on 17 August 2004, for Ragama Cricket Club in the 2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament. [2] Following his playing career, he became a cricket coach in New Zealand. [3]

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References

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  2. "1st Round, Colombo, Aug 17 2004, Twenty-20 Tournament". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  3. "Otago County Cricket News". Otago County Cricket. Retrieved 23 April 2021.