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Ashantha de Silva was an important member of the team that got the test status in 1981-82. Ashantha de Silva forte was the outswinger, which swung rather late. In the inaugural match against England, Ashantha de Silva emerged impressive with figures of 4 for 70 and 1 for 33. The 1983 World Cup was the high point of Ashantha de Silva's cricketing career. As opposed to Sri Lanka's poor performance, Ashantha de Silva had two five-wicket hauls in the tournament. Later in the tour to Pakistan, Ashantha de Silva bagged 11 useful wickets. Then in a test match against India, Ashantha de Silva created history by becoming the first Sri Lankan to get a five-wicket haul in a match. His figures were 5 for 68. Ashantha de Silva's career was cut short by a knee injury in 1987. In May 2004, Ashantha de Silva was appointed the head of selectors in Sri Lanka. Cricketscorelive.com gives information on Ashantha de Silva and other Great Cricket Players |
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