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Pathum Nissanka: Son Of A Flower Seller Who Smashed Record Double Ton For Sri Lanka; Know All About Him - In Pics

Pathum Nissanka is a versatile cricketer, known for his skills as a right-handed batsman. His cricketing journey began at a young age when he made his first-class debut for Kandy Cricket Club at just 16 years old. Nissanka's promising performance earned him a spot in the Sri Lankan squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, highlighting his potential at the international level. He recently became the highest run scorer for Sri Lanka in ODIs.

Updated:Feb 09, 2024, 08:00 PM IST

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All You Know To Know About Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka broke 24-year-old record of Sanath Jayasuriya and now holds the highest individual score by a Sri Lankan in ODI history.

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Highest Score For Sri Lanka In ODIs

Pathum Nissanka has scripted history, breaking Sanath Jayasuriya's record of the highest individual score in ODIs for Sri Lanka. He smashed 210 against Afghanistan.

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Background

Nissanka's mother use to sell flowers to devotees at the famous temple of Kalutara bodiya in the region and father was a groundsman of Kalutara Esplanade (a cricket ground).

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Support From Others

As per Indian Express, a guy named Nilantha, an employee at Jayaratne Florists successfully persuaded his employers to provide a monthly allowance. Delighted by Nissanka's achievements, particularly his inclusion in a tour of the West Indies, the company demonstrated their support by reportedly granting him a monthly allowance of 250,000 rupees. Nissanka's Test debut during this tour was marked by an outstanding century.

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Difficult Road

Coming from a poor family, Nissanka did not have it easy becoming an international cricketer. For example, they moved to Colombo for his cricket career but the living expenses were too much for them.

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Philanthropist

Nissanka is renowned for his tireless work ethic and unwavering commitment to cricket. Beyond the pitch, he is also recognized as a philanthropist, having generously donated a substantial sum to charitable causes. In acknowledgment of his philanthropic endeavors and outstanding contributions to society, Nissanka was honored with the prestigious "Order of Merit" by the President of Sri Lanka.