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Mahela Jayawardene Biography

Cricketer

Mahela Jayawardene, born on May 27, 1977, is a renowned former Sri Lankan cricketer. He is highly regarded in the international cricketing community, particularly for his exceptional performances in One-Day Internationals (ODIs).

Should Play India England Australia Sri Lanka

Author:Mahela Jayawardene

“People are already worrying about the ball moving around and all that jazz.”

People Moving Worry Balls Jazz

Author:Mahela Jayawardene

“I was feeling pretty good out there in the middle when I went in, but it was one of those things - sometimes you get a really good ball. If it gets you out you just have to forget about it and make sure you do the hard work out there next time you get in.”

Ifs Sometimes Hard Feelings Next Forget Middle Hard Work Balls Work Out Next Time Feeling Pretty

Author:Mahela Jayawardene

“It is nice that we finished the game today. At the end we finished the series with a convincing victory against Bangladesh. We came here without some key players but I must say our young players showed a lot of characters in the series which will help Sri Lanka cricket in the future.”

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Author:Mahela Jayawardene

“The game has evolved over the years, and I don't think we have as a country. In other countries they have, and they adjust much quicker than our boys.”

Thinking Years Country Games Boys Other Countries Sri Lanka

Author:Mahela Jayawardene

“There is so much uncertainty in cricket. One day you can get a hundred, the next day you can be dismissed for a zero. It makes you become practical about things. Teaches you to accept both success and failure. I think I have learnt a lot about life from cricket.”

Thinking Next Accepting Teach One Day Hundred Practicals Uncertainty Zero Next Day Cricket Success And Failure

Author:Mahela Jayawardene

“There are no fears out there. There is nothing we cannot handle. It is just how we prepare ourselves mentaly and physically.”

Handle No Fear

Author:Mahela Jayawardene

About the Author

Born: May 27, 1977
Known for: Cricketer
Quotes: 7

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