Akalanka Ganegama

A fast bowler who can cause damage coming lower down the order. Ganegama wants to learn from bowlers like Vaas and McGrath. Former Sri Lankan wicket-keeper Russel Hamer first introduced him to cricket when he took him under his private academy. While playing for Susamyawardena College, Ganegama picked up 9 wickets against Ananda College which helped him get a scholarship in Ananda College.

He was also picked for the U-19 squad which played the 2000 World Cup and then toured England. During the tour of England, he picked a ten wicket haul which led to a call-up for the national team. Ganegama made his ODI debut in the Gold Cup in 2000 against Pakistan, he picked up 2 wickets in his very first match. However, a groin injury saw him not play cricket for a while, he made his comeback in 2006 against Australia but was not the same bowler he once was. With more injuries affecting his career, Ganegama plays very little domestic cricket as well.

By Akshay Maanay

As of April 2014