Tharaka Samaratunga

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Tharaka Samaratunga
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Janith Tharaka Samaratunga
Born (1978-09-14) 14 September 1978 (age 46)
Source: Cricinfo, 22 April 2021

Tharaka Samaratunga (born 14 September 1978) is a Sri Lankan former cricketer. He played in 17 first-class and 15 List A matches between 1998/99 and 2005/06. [1] He made his Twenty20 debut on 17 August 2004, for Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club in the 2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament. [2] Following his playing career he became a coach, [3] working with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on coaching courses in Dubai. [4]

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References

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  2. "1st Round, Colombo, Aug 17 2004, Twenty-20 Tournament". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
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