Vishen Sasmith Halambage (born 19 January 2005) is a Sri Lankan cricketer.[1] He plays age-group cricket representing Sri Lanka national under-19 cricket team.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vishen Sasmith Halambage |
| Born | 19 January 2005 |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right arm medium |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2023-present | Panadura Sports Club |
Source: Cricinfo, 21 December 2023 | |
Biography edit
He hails from Ambalangoda. He initially pursued his education at the Stafford International and later switched to St. Peter's College, Colombo with the intention of furthering his cricketing ambitions.[2] His father Kumara Halambage also played first-class cricket for Singha Sports Club and his uncle Halambage Premasiri served as the president of the Galle District Cricket Association.[3]
Career edit
He made his T20 debut playing for Panadura Sports Club against Nondescripts Cricket Club on 27 May 2023 during the 2023 Major Clubs T20 Tournament.[4] He was named in the Sri Lankan squad for the 2023 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup which was held in the United Arab Emirates.[5][6] He made his List A debut playing for Panadura Sports Club against Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club on 21 December 2023 at the 2023 Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Vishen Halambage Profile - Cricket Player Sri Lanka | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Today, Ceylon (25 September 2022). "Halambage's ton steers St. Peter's to big win". Ceylon Today. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Walpola, Thilina (4 December 2022). "Vishen Halambage could be next big thing in cricket". Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "PSC vs NCC, Major Clubs T20 Tournament 2023, Group A at Maggona, May 27, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Sanjeewa, Kanishka (26 November 2023). "Sri Lanka lock in squad for U19 Asia Cup 2023". ThePapare. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Sri Lanka squad named for U19 Cricket Asia Cup". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "BLOOM vs PSC, Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament 2023/24, Group B at Colombo, December 21, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 December 2023.