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Here are the Top 10 Richest Cricketers in Sri Lanka

5. Kumar Sangakkara

One of the most successful captains to ever represent Sri Lanka, Kumar Sangakkara is one of the best wicket keeper – batsmen of Sri Lanka. He was born on 27th October, 1977 in Matale, Sri Lanka. He is one of the most advanced left hand batsman of the Sri Lankan cricket team.

He is best known in the Indian Premier League as he has played for three separate teams including the Deccan chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Kings XI Punjab.

He is one of the only Sri Lankan batsman to score a triple century in a test match and he is also popular for his top score of 169 in one day internationals. He has a very successful record of taking 402 catches 99 stumpings in his ODI wicket keeping career. He is one amongst the Top 10 Richest Cricketers of Sri Lanka 2017.

 

4. Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga is undoubtedly one of the most popular bowlers in the world especially known for his amazing sweeping action that further enhance his bowling skills. Lasith Malinga was born on 28 August, 1983 in Galle, Sri Lanka.

He is quite popular by his nickname Slinger. Other than playing for the Sri Lankan cricket team, he has had a very successful career in the Indian Premier League where she has been a permanent member of the Mumbai Indians. He has taken a total of 291 wickets in one day internationals making him one of the most successful bowlers of Sri Lanka.

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