Articles about Aravinda de Silva

One of the best players of the cricket ball on the back foot, Aravinda De Silva played for Sri Lanka in Tests and ODIs. A batsman who could put on a show with the bat every time he played, De Silva made his debut in both Tests and ODIs in 1984. He was 18 years old at the time. A player who didn't find it hard to get accustomed to the hit or miss approach of the modern game, he was criticized for throwing away his wicket earlier on in his career. The '90s showed a more mature and consistent approach from him. However, he was dropped from the team in 1994. But the 1996 World Cup was De Silva's answer to all his detractors. Throughout the tournament, he played with controlled and calculated aggression. The exclamation mark was his performance against Australia in the final, with which he led Sri Lanka to their first and only World Cup win to date. De Sliva retired from international cricket in 2003.