Overview
Koralegedera Nadeeja Ashen Bandara (born 23 November 1998), known as Ashen Bandara, is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer. He represents the Sri Lanka national cricket team in limited overs international formats and made his international debut in March 2021.
Key Facts
| Full name | Koralegedera Nadeeja Ashen Bandara |
|---|---|
| Known as | Ashen Bandara |
| Date of birth | 23 November 1998 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Sport | Cricket |
| National team | Sri Lanka |
| Format | Limited overs internationals |
| International debut | March 2021 |
Background
Bandara was born on 23 November 1998. He came through the domestic cricket structure in Sri Lanka before being selected to represent the national side.
Career
Bandara made his international debut for the Sri Lanka cricket team in March 2021. Since then, he has featured in limited overs international cricket for Sri Lanka.
He is regarded for his exceptional fielding skills, and has on several occasions been used as a substitute fielder by the Sri Lankan team.
Playing style
Bandara is noted in particular for his fielding, which has been described as a standout aspect of his game. His athleticism in the field has seen him called upon as a substitute fielder for the national side on multiple occasions.
Significance
Bandara is part of the generation of Sri Lankan cricketers who emerged in the limited overs setup in the early 2020s, contributing to the side primarily through white-ball formats.
Related topics
- Sri Lanka national cricket team
- Limited overs cricket
- Cricket in Sri Lanka
- List of Sri Lanka ODI cricketers
References
- Ashen Bandara — English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item: Q45760331