Meet Beautiful Wives And Girlfriends Of Sri Lanka Cricketers, Who Will Be Cheering For Their Husbands In Cricket World Cup 2023 - In Pics

Dasun Shanaka, the talented right-hander, married his long-time girlfriend Chewanthi Perera on September 5, 2020. Their wedding, a private affair at the Avanra Garden Hotel in Negombo, was attended only by close friends and family. Chewanthi Perera, a fashion designer by profession and the founder of Chewlee Ceylon fashion brand, prefers a low profile but occasionally shares pictures with her husband on social media.

 

Dinesh Chandimal, a prominent Sri Lankan cricketer, has been happily married to Ishika Jayasekara since September 2015. Ishika, an entrepreneur and business management graduate, is often seen in the stands passionately supporting her husband. Their love story spans over seven years and is beautifully documented on their social media accounts.  

Anuradha Kurukulasooriya, a model and actress, is married to Dimuth Karunaratne, the current Test and ODI captain of Sri Lanka. They exchanged vows in Colombo in 2015, with the wedding attended by Sri Lankan President Maithreepala Sirisena. Anuradha keeps her personal life private but occasionally joins her husband in the stands to show her support.  

Angelo Mathews and Heshanie Silva became a married couple in 2013, and their wedding reception had the honor of being attended by then-President Mahinda Rajapakse. Having dated for over six and a half years before marriage, Heshanie is a devoted supporter of her husband, and the two have been blessed with two adorable children.  

Kusal Mendis, the talented cricketer, tied the knot with Nishel on February 12, 2021. He frequently shares heartwarming pictures of their journey together on his Instagram account, showcasing their love and happiness.  

Dushmantha Chameera, the Sri Lankan pacer, married Sulochana Dilrukshi on September 8, 2017. The couple welcomed a baby boy into their lives, and Dushmantha often shares lovely moments with his wife on his Instagram account.  

Kusal Perera and Kalani exchanged vows on March 2, 2020, at the Water’s Edge Hotel, Battaramulla, after dating for a considerable time. Kalani, the daughter of a prominent Sri Lankan business tycoon, is an entrepreneur who also takes up modeling projects.  

Akila Dananjaya, the Sri Lankan spinner, married Nathalie Samarawickrama on August 22, 2017, just two days before receiving his call-up to the national team. Their journey together has been nothing short of remarkable.  

Dhananjaya de Silva and Sanduni embarked on their marital journey on December 3, 2018. Dhananjaya is quite active on social media and doesn't shy away from expressing his love for his wife on various occasions.  

Lasith Malinga, one of the best fast bowlers produced by Sri Lanka, met his wife Tanya Minoli Perera during an ad shoot, where she was the event manager. Their love story began shortly after, leading to their marriage in 2010, and they have been going strong ever since.  

Tillakaratne Dilshan, the former Sri Lankan opener, had a challenging love life. After divorcing Nilanka Vithanage, who later married his teammate Upul Tharanga, Dilshan found happiness with Sri Lankan television actress Manjula Thilini. They have two sons and two daughters from their marriage.  

Mahela Jayawardene, one of Sri Lanka's cricket legends, has had a long and successful innings both on and off the field. He is married to Christina Mallika Sirisena, a travel consultant, since 2005. The couple has a daughter named Sansa Arya Jayawardene, whose name was inspired by the popular series "Game of Thrones."  

Kumar Sangakkara, the elegant left-handed batsman and former Sri Lankan captain, dated Yehali Sangakkara for an extended period before tying the knot in 2013. The couple has twin children, a boy and a girl, and their love story stands as a testament to their enduring bond.