Dimuth Karunaratne
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| Full name | Frank Dimuth Madushanka Karunaratne | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born |
21 April 1988 Colombo, Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Dimma | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting style | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Anuradha Kurukulasooriya (wife) (m.2015) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 123) | 17 November 2012 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 10-14 December 2015 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 146) | 9 July 2011 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 1 March 2015 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–present | Sinhalese Sports Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Basnahira North | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010-present | Wayamba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Source: ESPN Cricinfo, 14 December 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frank Dimuth Madushanka Karunaratne (Sinhala:දිමුත් කරුණාරත්න ) or Dimuth Karunaratne, (born 21 April 1988 in Colombo) is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a left-handed player who represent the country in both Tests and ODIs, and plays first class cricket for the Sinhalese Sports Club. He is the permanent opening batsman for Sri Lanka in Test cricket.[1]
Early career
Karunaratne attended the prestigious St. Joseph's College, Colombo, which has produced a number of Sri Lankan test cricketers such as Chaminda Vaas, Angelo Mathews and Thisara Perera. He was a record-breaking batsman for the school's cricket team.[2] After featuring in Sri Lanka's Under-19 and A squads, he was called into the senior One Day International (ODI) team for the series against England and Scotland in June and July 2011.[3] He played in two matches on the tour, scoring four runs against England in Manchester, and 60 against Scotland in Edinburgh.[1] He was selected in Sri Lanka's Test squad for its tour of South Africa at the end of 2011, although did not play in any of the three Tests.[4]
International career
He was recalled into the Test squad for the home Tests against New Zealand during late 2012. He got the opportunity due to Tillakaratne Dilshan being unable to make the XI because of an injury. He debuted in the first Test in that series, in Galle, only to get out for a duck in the first innings. However, he came back strongly in the 2nd innings with an unbeaten half century and hit the winning runs as well.[5] Following the New Zealand series he was called into the test squad which was to tour Australia for a three test match series. During the first two tests in that series he failed to have an impact as he struggled against the Australian pace attack. In the final test of the series in Sydney he managed to get his highest test score of 85 in the second innings.
His maiden century came against New Zealand on 28 December 2014 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. He scored 152 runs from 363 balls in the second match of the series, where Sri Lanka in deep trouble of even draw the match. Eventually, Sri Lanka lost the match.
He was picked to the original squad of 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, but during a practice match, he broke a bone in his right hand and was removed from the team after the match against England. Kusal Perera replaced to Dimuth's place.[6]
His second Test hundred came against Pakistan in Kandy, scored 133 runs in first innings of the third match of the series. As his first Test century became waste, nothing different in this time. Sri Lanka lost the match by 7 wickets.
His highest score in Test cricket was recorded during the first Test against West Indies in 2015 at Galle. He scored magnificent 186 runs and unfortunately got out in bowling of Marlon Samuels. He with Dinesh Chandimal, who also scored a century, recorded the highest partnership for the third wickelt at Galle, by scoring 238 runs. Sri Lanka easily defeated West Indies by an innings and 5 runs.
Personal life
Dimuth Karunaratne is married to a model and teledrama actress, Anuradha Kurukulasooriya. The wedding was held on 29 April 2015 at Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo with the presence of President Maithreepala Sirisena. The home coming party was celebrated at Avenra Garden Hotel, Negombo on next day.[7][8][9]
International centuries
Test centuries
| Dimuth Karunaratne's Test centuries | ||||||||
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| # | Runs | Match | Against | City/Country | Venue | Year | Result | |
| 1 | 152 | 14 |  New Zealand | Christchurch, New Zealand | Hagley Oval | 2015 | Lost | |
| 2 | 130 | 18 |  Pakistan |  Kandy, Sri Lanka | Pallekele Cricket Stadium | 2015 | Lost | |
| 3 | 186 | 22 |  West Indies | Galle, Sri Lanka | Galle International Stadium | 2015 | Won | |
References
- 1 2 "Dimuth Karunaratne: Sri Lanka". www.cricinfo.com. ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ↑ "Record breaker Dimuth helps Joes pile up 335/5". Daily News (Sri Lanka). 3 March 2007. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ↑ "Jayasuriya back in SL limited-overs squad". ESPNcricinfo. 9 June 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ↑ "Mendis back for Sri Lanka tour to South Africa". Times of India. 22 November 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ↑ "1st Test: Sri Lanka v New Zealand at Galle, Nov 17-19, 2012". ESPNcricinfo. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ↑ http://www.srilankacricket.lk/news/dimuth-karunaratne-injured
- ↑ http://gossip.hirufm.lk/4620/2015/04/dimuth-karunaratne-wedding.html
- ↑ http://www.islandcricket.lk/albums/photos/srilankacricket/42461
- ↑ http://elakolla.com/cricket/cricketimg/?id=4067
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