Vishen Halambage
Sri Lankan cricketer
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Vishen Sasmith Halambage (born 19 January 2005) is a Sri Lankan cricketer.[1] He plays age-group cricket representing Sri Lanka national under-19 cricket team.
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| Full name | Vishen Sasmith Halambage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 19 January 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm leg-break | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–present | Panadura Sports Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | Paarl Royals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 26 March 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biography
He hails from Ambalangoda. He initially pursued his education at the Stafford International and later switched to St. Peter's College, Colombo with the intention of furthering his cricketing ambitions.[2] His father Kumara Halambage also played first-class cricket for Singha Sports Club and his uncle Halambage Premasiri served as the president of the Galle District Cricket Association.[3]
Career
He made his T20 debut playing for Panadura Sports Club against Nondescripts Cricket Club on 27 May 2023 during the 2023 Major Clubs T20 Tournament.[4] He was named in the Sri Lankan squad for the 2023 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup which was held in the United Arab Emirates.[5][6] He made his List A debut playing for Panadura Sports Club against Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club on 21 December 2023 at the 2023 Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament.[7]