Guy de Alwis

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Guy de Alwis
Personal information
Born(1959-02-15)15 February 1959
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Died12 January 2013(2013-01-12) (aged 53)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
BattingRight-hand bat
Bowling-
International information
National side
Test debut(cap  13)4 March 1983 v  England
Last Test12 February 1988 v  Australia
ODI debut(cap  29)2 March 1983 v  New Zealand
Last ODI31 March 1988 v  New Zealand
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI
Matches1131
Runs scored152401
Batting average 8.0021.10
100s/50s-/--/2
Top score2859*
Balls bowled--
Wickets --
Bowling average --
5 wickets in innings --
10 wickets in match-n/a
Best bowling--
Catches/stumpings 21/227/3
Source: Cricinfo, 9 February 2016

Ronald Guy de Alwis (February 15, 1959 - January 12, 2013) [1] was a Sri Lankan cricketer who played in 11 Tests and 31 ODIs from 1983 to 1988. [2]

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De Alwis was married to Sri Lankan Women's cricketer Rasanjali Silva. [3]

International awards

One-Day International Cricket

Man of the Match awards

NoOpponentVenueDateMatch PerformanceResult
1 Australia P Sara Oval, Colombo 13 April 1983WK 5 Ct. ; 6 (6 balls)Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets. [4]

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References

  1. "Former Sri Lanka keeper Guy de Alwis passes away". Reuters UK. 13 January 2013.
  2. "Former Sri Lanka keeper Guy de Alwis passes away". SBS World News . Special Broadcasting Service. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  3. "Guy de Alwis profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos".
  4. "1982-1983 Sri Lanka v Australia - 1st Match - Colombo".