Stanley Jayasinghe
| Stanley Jayasinghe | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 19, 1931 Badulla, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Nalanda College Colombo |
| Known for |
All Ceylon Cricketer Played for England Leicestershire |
Stanley Jayasinghe (born January 19, 1931 in Badulla) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played for Ceylon prior to the country being renamed Sri Lanka, and prior to them receiving either Test of ODI status. He was a right-handed batsman and part-time offbreak bowler. In his first-class cricket career which began in 1949/50 he also played cricket in England for Leicestershire. He retired in 1968/69.
Early life
Stanley who was educated at Nalanda College, Colombo captained Nalanda College first XI cricket team in 1951.[1] Some of Stanley's notable classmates at Nalanda College were Karunaratne Abeysekera, Dr Harischandra Wijayatunga, Dr Hudson Silva, Hon. Dr Dharmasena Attygalle, Dr Henry Jayasena, Hon. Rupa Karunathilake, Bernie Wijesekera.[2][3]
Former All Ceylon and Nondescripts Cricket Club cricketer Carl Obeysekera and Ashley de Silva who were also from Nalanda College played for Ceylon at the same time.[4]
Cricket administrator
Stanley Jayasinghe also has been one time a member of the National Selection Committee and Manager of Sri Lanka cricket team. [5]
Family life
Stanley is married to Erica, a German and they are blessed with a daughter, Yvonne.[6]
References
- ↑ Stanley Jayasinghe - 78 not out tomorrow - served cricket well!
- ↑ "Henry Jayasena 'A gifted and decent human being….'". island. 2007. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
- ↑ "In memory of Henry Jayasena". island. 2011. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
- ↑ Stanley Jayasinghe the trail blazer
- ↑ Living Legends – Stanley Jayasinghe Stanley, the traditionalist
- ↑ Stanley Jayasinghe a complete cricketer
- "Stanley Jayasinghe". cricinfo.com - Cricinfo profile. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- "Reflections on Karunaratne Abeysekera". Dailynews. 2006-09-21. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- Wijesekera, Bernie (2001-08-05). "Forget our differences unite for reconciliation - Kiriella". Sunday Times. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- Epasinghe, Premasara (2005-10-10). "Internationally reputed cricketer". dailynews. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- Jayasena Column, Henry (2006-07-19). "Last lap in London". dailynews. Retrieved 2009-07-02.