Sajeewa Weerakoon (born 17 February 1978), is a former Sri Lankan One Day International

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er. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.

Domestic career

He has played for

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and

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in domestic cricket. He made his

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debut on 17 August 2004, for

in the

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. After consistently performing for Sri Lanka A he was included in the national squad to tour India in 2005. Although he didn't play a Test it was recognition for a wonderful season which included 60 wickets for Sri Lanka A in just seven First-class matches. Before his selection in the Sri Lankan squad he had won the best bowler award twice in domestic cricket, topping 50 wickets on both occasions in the Premier league. A

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bowler, Weerakoon has taken over 800 wickets in first-class cricket. Sajeewa played as club professional for Wood Lane CC of the North Staffs & South Cheshire Premier League in 2007 when he finished as joint leading wicket taker in the League.

International career

Though he has good record in domestic arena, he could not prove his worthiness to international team. He made his ODI debut against Pakistan in 2012 at Colombo.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Weerakoon, Sajeewa Sri Lankan cricketers Sri Lanka One Day International cricketers Galle Cricket Club cricketers Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club cricketers Burgher Recreation Club cricketers Colts Cricket Club cricketers Ruhuna cricketers Ragama Cricket Club cricketers Basnahira cricketers Victoria Sporting Club cricketers Cricketers from Galle 1978 births Living people Cricketers at the 2010 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for Sri Lanka