Top 20 Richest Cricketers of Sri Lanka [Updated 2023]

Sri Lanka, known for its rich cricketing heritage, has produced some of the world’s most talented and successful cricketers. These extraordinary sportsmen have brought glory to their nation through their exceptional skills on the field and amassed significant wealth in the process.

In this article, we will delve into an exclusive list of the richest cricketers of Sri Lanka, highlighting their remarkable achievements both as athletes and entrepreneurs. From record-breaking performances to lucrative endorsement deals, these individuals have conquered international cricket and secured a place among the wealthiest personalities in Sri Lanka’s sporting realm.

Richest Cricketers of Sri Lanka List

Here is the list of the richest cricketers from Sri Lanka presented in a table format:

No.	Name	Date of Birth	Role	Net Worth (USD)
1	Nuwan Kulasekara	22 Jul 1982	All-rounder (Right-arm)	4.4 million
2	Chaminda Vaas	27 Jan 1974	Bowler (Left-arm)	N/A
3	Lasith Malinga	28 Aug 1983	Bowler (Right-arm)	8.5 million
4	Angelo Mathews	2 Jun 1987	All-rounder (Right-arm)	7 million
5	Rangana Herath	19 Mar 1978	Bowler (Slow left-arm)	5.3 million
6	Dinesh Chandimal	18 Nov 1989	Batsman/Wicketkeeper (Right)	4.9 million
7	Thisara Perera	3 Apr 1989	All-rounder (Left-arm)	2.9 million
8	Ajantha Mendis	11 Mar 1985	Bowler (Right-arm)	4.6 million
9	TM Tillakaratne Dilshan	14 Oct 1976	All-rounder (Right-arm)	10 million
10	Kumar Sangakkara	27 Oct 1977	Batsman (Left-handed)	20 million
11	Aravinda de Silva	17 Oct 1965	Batsman (Right-handed)	N/A
12	Mahela Jayawardene	27 May 1977	Batsman (Right-handed)	5 million
13	Sanath Jayasuriya	N/A	Batsman (Left-handed)	N/A
14	Muttiah Muralitharan	17 Apr 1972	Bowler (Right-arm off-break)	N/A
15	Arjuna Ranatunga	1 Dec 1963	N/A	N/A
16	Rangana Herath	19 Mar 1978	Bowler (Slow left-arm)	N/A
17	Marvan Atapattu	N/A	Batsman (Right-handed)	N/A
18	Upul Tharanga	2 Feb 1985	Batsman/Wicketkeeper (Right)	N/A
19	Farveez Maharoof	N/A	All-rounder (Right-arm)	N/A
20	Thilan Samaraweera	21 Sep 1976	Batsman (Right-handed)	N/A

1. Nuwan Kulasekara

Nuwan Kulasekara is a Sri lankan cricketer having a net worth of 4.4 million USD. He completed his graduation from Bandaranayake College, Gampaha and started his career in cricket and got a a lot of success. He was born on 22 July 1982 in Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka and started his carrier in 2001 as a cricketer. He is the right-arm batsman and fast-medium bowler and has the role as a team all-rounder

2. Chaminda Vaas

Chaminda Vaas was born on 27 January 1974, having full name Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Ushantha Joseph Chaminda Vaas. He is 5.10 feet left-arm, a fast Bowler. He had the role of opening Bowler for his team. 20 Sep. 2007 against Australia was his last T2oI match.

3. Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga is the wealthiest cricketer from Sri Lanka, having a net worth of $8.5 million. He was born on 28 August 1983 in Galle, Sri Lanka. He is the Right-arm fast, occasional right-arm off-break bowler.

Checkout other articles related to celebrity wealth here:

4. Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews was born on 2 June 1987 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, having a net worth of about $7 million. He is Heigh 6 feet, is a Right-handed batsman, a Right-arm fast-medium bowler, and has an All-rounder role in his team.

5. Rangana Herath

Rangana Herath is a Left-handed Bowler with a Slow left-arm orthodox, having the role of Bowler, All-rounder in his team. The net worth is USD 5.3 million. He was born on 19 March 1978 in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, having full name Herath Mudiyanselage Rangana Keerthi Bandara Herath.

6. Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal was born on 18 November 1989 Balapitiya, Sri Lanka. He is 5.9 feet tall, a Right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler who has a role as a Batsman and wicketkeeper in his team. The net worth of Dinesh Chandimal is USD 4.9 million.

7. Thisara Perera

Thisara Perera was born on 3 April 1989 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is a famous and professional Sri Lankan cricketer. The Net worth is about USD 2.9 million. He is 6.1 feet; Left handed batsman, and a right-arm medium-fast Bowler. He plays as an all-rounder in his team.

8. Ajantha Mendis

Ajantha Mendis comes in the wealthiest cricketers category. He was born on 11 March 1985 in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. He is 5.9 feet, a Right-handed batsman and Right-arm off spin, leg spin bowler. He is the great Bowler in the Sri Lankan team. The net worth of Ajantha Mendis is USD 4.6 million.

9. TM Tillakaratne Dilshan

TM Tillakaratne Dilshan was born on 14 October 1976 in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. He is a Right-handed Batsman and Right arm off spin Bowler. He plays as an opener. He is a successful cricketer from Sri Lanka. He made many records in his profession of cricket. The total net worth is about USD 10 million.

10. Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara is the richest cricketer in the Sri Lanka team. The net worth of Kumar Sangakkara is USD 20 million. He was born on 27 October 1977 in Matale, Sri Lanka. He is 5.10 in the team. His full name is Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara.

11. Aravinda de Silva

Deshabandu Pinnaduwage Aravinda de Silva is a former Sri Lanka national cricket team cricketer born on 17th October 1965 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is one of the best batsmen in Sri Lanka who made many records. He made his first ODI debut on 31st April 1984 VS New Zealand. He is one of the wealthiest cricketers in Sri Lanka.

12. Mahela Jayawardene

Denagamage Praboth Mahela de Silva Jayawardene, popularly known as Mahela Jayawardene. He was born on 27th May 1977 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He was a former cricketer of Sri Lanka team. He is an aggressive right-handed batsman. Mahela made his first One Day International debut on 24th January 1998 VS Zimbabwe. The total net worth of Mahela is 5 million USD dollar.

13. Sanath Jayasuriya

Deshabandu Sanath Teran Jayasuriya is a former captain and national cricket team player in Sri Lanka. He is popularly known as Sanath Jayasuriya, who holds many records in cricket history. He is a left-handed aggressive batsman of Sri Lanka team. He made his first ODI debut on 26th December 1989 VS Australia. In this match, he gave the best performance.

14. Muttiah Muralitharan

Muttiah Muralitharan is a former cricketer of the Sri Lanka national cricket team. He is a Right-arm off-break spin bowler with a record of the highest wicket in Test and One Day International matches. He is one of the greatest test match bowlers, born on 17th April 1972 in Kandy, Dominion of Ceylon.

15. Arjuna Ranatunga

Arjuna Ranatunga is a former captain and the cricketer of the Sri Lanka national cricket team. Sri Lanka team won the 1996 cricket world cup in his captain-ship. After retirement, he works in many Sri Lanka cricket team posts. He was born on 1st December 1963 in Gampaha, Ceylon. He is one of the richest cricketers in the Sri Lanka team.

16. Rangana Herath

Herath Mudiyanselage Rangana Keerthi Bandara Herath is popularly known as Rangana Herath. He is a former cricket player of Sri Lanka national team. He is the best all-rounder player in the Sri Lanka team. He was born on 19th March 1978 in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. He is considered one of the greatest spin bowlers in cricket history.

17. Marvan Atapattu

Marvan Atapattu is a former captain and the cricketer of the Sri Lanka national cricket team. He is an aggressive batsman of Sri Lanka who is always open for his team. He started his cricket career at Mahinda College, Galle. Atapattu made his first One Day International debut on 1st December 1990 in VS India. He scored 8,529 runs in ODI matches and 5,504 runs in Test matches.

18. Upul Tharanga

Warushavithana Upul Tharanga is an aggressive batsman of the Sri Lanka team, popularly known as Upul Tharanga. He is a professional cricket player of the Sri Lanka national team, born on 2nd February 1985 in Balapitiya, Sri Lanka. He is also a good wicketkeeper in his squad. He made his first ODI debut on 2nd August 2005 VS West Indies. He played 31 test matches, 223 ODI matches and 26 T20 matches in his career.

19. Farveez Maharoof

Farveez Maharoof is a professional cricket player for the Sri Lanka national cricket team. He is a famous all-rounder of the Sri Lanka team, popularly known for his attacking bowling. He made his first One Day international debut on 25 April 2004 VS Zimbabwe. He took 25 wickets in Test, 135 in ODI, and seven in T20.

He made his first impression at the 2004 U19 World Cup, where he captained Sri Lanka. With a best score of 243 and best bowling figures of 8 for 20, he had a productive academic career at Wesley College. In 2004, he made his Test debut as a versatile player.

20. Thilan Samaraweera

Thilan Samaraweera is a former cricketer of the Sri Lanka team who was born on 21st September 1976 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Hisn official name is Thilan Thusara Samaraweera. He is an aggressive right-handed batsman who holds many cricket records. He is one of the richest cricketers in the Sri Lanka team. He played his first One Day International match against India.

Thilan played school cricket for Ananda College and became a prolific batsman in inter-school competitions. He was initially a frontline spinner at the school level. He spearheaded the bowling attack of Ananda, capturing 72 wickets in 1984 and 64 wickets in 1985 season. He amassed 1000 runs in the 1994 and 1995 seasons. He won the Sri Lankan Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year in 1994 and 1995.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the list of wealthiest cricketers in Sri Lanka showcases the immense wealth and success that can be achieved through a cricket career. These individuals have excelled in their sport and capitalized on their fame and talents to build lucrative businesses and investments. Their impressive net worths are a testament to their hard work, dedication, and skill on and off the field.

As the game continues to evolve and attract more attention globally, we will likely see even more Sri Lankan cricketers joining the ranks of the wealthiest athletes in the world. So next time you watch a cricket match, remember that behind every boundary hit or wicket taken, there may be a future millionaire in the making.

Don’t miss out on valuable insights! Keep yourself in the know by checking out Wikilistia latest news and updates.