Lahiru Milantha (born 28 May 1994) is a Sri Lankan born American wicket-keeper batsman[1]who plays for Silicon Valley Strikers in the Pacific Conference[2][3]of Minor League Cricket .[4][5]
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Full name | Bamunugama Koralalage Eshan Lahiru Milantha | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Kalutara, Sri Lanka | 28 May 1994||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Role | Wicket-keeper Batter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013/14 – 2017/18 | Ragama CC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015/16 | Galle Guardians | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | Prime Doleshwar SC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018/19 | Tamil Union | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019/20 | Badureliya SC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020/21 | Negombo CC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021–2022 | Morrisville Raptors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | Silicon Valley Strikers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | Texas Super Kings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | Washington Freedom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024–present | Janakpur Bolts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 27 July 2024 |
Early life
editHe was born on 28 May 1994 in Kalutara, Sri Lanka.[6] He schooled in St. Peter's College, Colombo.[7] He started his career as an All-rounder who bowled Leg-Spin, but when he made it to college's First XI he played as a wicket-keeper batsman.[8][9]
Sri Lankan career
editMilantha made his List A debut for Ragama CC on 12 December 2013, against Colts CC[10] during the Premier Limited Overs Tournament, 2013. Soon, he made his first-class debut on 14 February 2014, against Chilaw Marians CC,[11] in Premier League Tournament 2013/14. On 1 April 2015, he made his T20 Debut, against Colombo CC,[12] during the SLC Twenty-20 Tournament 2014/15.[13]
In March 2018 he was the leading run-scorer in the 2017–18 Premier Limited Overs Tournament, with 448 runs from six matches.[14]
In March 2018 he was named in Galle's squad for the 2017–18 Super Four Provincial Tournament.[15][16] The following month, he was also named in Galle's squad for the 2018 Super Provincial One Day Tournament.[17]
In August 2018 he was named in Galle's squad the 2018 SLC T20 League.[18] In February 2019, Sri Lanka Cricket named him as the Best Batsman in the 2017–18 Premier Limited Overs Tournament.[19] In February 2020, he scored a double century in the 2019–20 Premier League Tournament, making 252 runs for Badureliya Sports Club.[20]
American career
editMilintha was one of those several Sri Lankans who migrated USA during early 2020s.[21][22]
He made his MiLC debut with Morisville Raptors on 28 August 2021,[23] against Orlando Galaxy.[24] In 2023 Milantha moved to Silicon Valley Strikers and he was their top scorer with 267 runs, in MiLC Pacific Division 2023.
In March 2023 Milantha was drafted in Round 3 for the Texas Super Kings as the wicket-keeper for the inaugural season of Major League Cricket.[25]
In the 2024 MLC he was signed in the 10th round of domestic draft by Washington Freedom (cricket).[26]
References
edit- ^ "Lahiru Milantha Profile – Cricket Player U.S.A. | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Minor League Cricket 2024: MLC Match Schedules, Scores, News & More". www.minorleaguecricket.com. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Minor League Cricket 2023: MLC Match Schedules, Scores, News & More". www.minorleaguecricket.com. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Minor League Cricket 2024: MLC Match Schedules, Scores, News & More". www.minorleaguecricket.com. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Lahiru Milantha – Minor League Cricket". cricclubs.com. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Lahiru Milantha Profile – Cricket Player U.S.A. | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Lahiru Milantha Profile – Cricket Player U.S.A. | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Vasudevan, Estelle (16 February 2016). "Lahiru Milantha: Ready to beat the best, to be the best". ThePapare. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "ThePapare Stats –". stats.thepapare.com. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "RAG vs CHLM Live score – Premier League Tournament 2014 February 14 – 16, 2014 Group A in Colombo". ESPNcricinfo. 14 February 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "COLT vs RAG Cricket Scorecard, Group A at Colombo, December 12, 2013". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "RAG vs CCC Cricket Scorecard, Group A at Panagoda, April 01, 2015". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Lahiru Milantha Debut and last played matches in Tests, ODIs, T20Is and other formats". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Premier Limited Over Tournament, 2017/18: Most Runs". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ "Cricket: Mixed opinions on Provincial tournament". Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). 26 March 2018. Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ "All you need to know about the SL Super Provincial Tournament". Daily Sports. 26 March 2018. Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ "SLC Super Provincial 50 over tournament squads and fixtures". The Papare. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ "SLC T20 League 2018 squads finalized". The Papare. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "New contracts for domestic players; 2017/18 best performers rewarded". The Papare. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Lahiru Milantha smacks a double ton vs Lankans CC". The Papare. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "Lahiru Milantha leaves for the USA – Sports | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ WZRD (25 August 2021). "Lahiru Milantha migrates to America". Island Cricket. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Lahiru Milantha – Minor League Cricket". cricclubs.com. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "League: Orlando Galaxy vs Morrisville – Minor League Cricket". cricclubs.com. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "MLC Draft". Major League Cricket. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ "Washington Freedom Squad - Major League Cricket, 2024 Squad".
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