Dhananjaya de Silva: A closer look at the Sri Lankan cricketer’s life, career, and controversies

• Test – July 26 – 30, 2016 vs Australia at Pallekele 
• ODI – June 16, 2016 vs Ireland at Dublin (Malahide) 
• T20I – July 30, 2015 vs Pakistan at Colombo (RPS) 

• Domestic/IPL Franchise – Sri Lanka Under-19s, Sri Lanka A, Ragama Cricket Club, Kandurata Maroons, Badureliya Sports Club, and Sri Lanka.
• Nature on the field – Calm
• Like to play against – Australia

Dhananjaya de Silva is one of the most successful and decorated cricketers in the world. Some of his achievements include:

• In November 2017, Dhananjaya De Silva was given the title of the ‘ Test Batsman of the Year 2016 – 2017 season’ at Sri Lanka Cricket’s annual awards.
• Super Provisional One Day Tournament Silva 2019, Silva was awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’.

• Dhananjaya De Silva listen to in news when his father was murdered by terrorists on May 25, 2018. His father was shot dead by an unknown gunman in Gnanendra, Mawatha, Ratmalana. His father was a famous politician and as well as a member of the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council. In a press talk, Dhananjaya De Silva’s elder brother explained that My father was a victim of drug Trafficking. Although, Silva’s poor performance against South Africa was extremely criticized resulting in he was dropped from several important games.

• De Silva is married to Sanduni Nisansala

• Test Fee – $7500
• ODI Fee – $5500
• T20 Fee – INR 3 Lakh
• IPL 2022 – $3500
• Net Worth (Approx) – 8 crore

What is Dhananjaya de Silva’s height ?

5 ft 8 in

Who is Dhananjaya de Silva’s father?

Ranjan de Silva was a politician. On 25 May 2018, his father was murdered by an unidentified gunman in front of their Ratmalana house.

What is the batting position of Dhananjaya de Silva?

After Tilakaratne Dilshan’s retirement, de Silva was promoted to the slot of opening position.