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Vidath Ranasinghe
Wewagama Ranasinghe Lekamalage VIdath Rithmina Ranasinghe, later shortened to, Vidath Rithimina Ranasinghe is a cricketer who currently plays for Dapto Canaries in Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia. He was born in Matara, Sri Lanka.
Early Life
editRanasinghe was born and raised in Matara, Sri Lanka, where he showed exceptional talent in cricket from a young age. As his cricketing journey continued, at age 3 he moved to Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
Career
editRanasinghe migrated to Australia to pursue his cricketing ambitions and settled in Illawarra, NSW. He joined the Dapto Canaries cricket club and quickly established himself as a key player due to his outstanding spin bowling and fielding prowess. This was established by his personal coach, who was a leg spinner himself,Udara Jayasundara who played for the Srilankan National Team as an all rounder.
Achievements
editThroughout his career, Ranasinghe has garnered recognition for his consistent performances on the cricket field. He continues to be a promising talent in the sport.
Personal Life
editApart from cricket, Ranasinghe maintains an active lifestyle and is involved in various sporting activities including the state Cross Country team and Illawarra Representative in track and field.
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