Sanath Teran Jayasuriya (born 30 June 1969 in Matara, Sri Lanka) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. An all-rounder, he has been a member of the Sri Lankan cricket team since 1989. He is the only player to score more than 13,000 runs and capture more than 300 wickets in One Day International cricket. He is also regarded by many critics and experts as one of the best all rounders in the history of the game.He ran for public office at the 2010 Sri Lankan general elections and was elected to the parliament from his native Matara District.
Personal information:
| Full name | Sanath Teran Jayasuriya |
| Born | 30 June 1969 in Matara, Sri Lanka |
| Nickname | Master Blaster |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Batting style | Left-hand |
| Bowling style | Slow left arm orthodox |
| Role | Opening batsman, occasional left arm spinner |
International information:
| National side | Sri Lanka |
| Test debut | 22 February 1991 v New Zealand |
| ODI debut | 26 December 1989 v Australia |
Career statistics:
| Competition | Test | ODI |
| Matches | 110 | 441 |
| Runs scored | 6,973 | 13,377 |
| Batting average | 40.07 | 32.54 |
| 100s/50s | 14/31 | 28/68 |
| Top score | 340 | 189 |
| Balls bowled | 8,188 | 14,754 |
| Wickets | 98 | 322 |
| Bowling average | 34.34 | 36.35 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 2 | 4 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | n/a |
| Best bowling | 5/34 | 6/29 |
| Catches/stumpings | 78/– | 122/– |
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