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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 June 2003 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2024 | Galle Marvels |
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Sadisha graduated from Royal College in Colombo. [1] He also was crowned as ThePapare Most Popular Schoolboy Cricketer 2021 during his time at the Royal College. [3]
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