Avishka Fernando

When someone contributes heavily in school and youth cricket, one gets noticed in the nation’s domestic circuit. But, what if the contributions in youth cricket give you direct access to the national team? That is how Avishka Fernando was included in the Sri Lanka side. His three centuries against England in 2016 Under-19 World Cup and a bilateral series already made him a star. But, in 2016, in the rigours of international cricket, he was dismissed for 0 by Mitchell Starc. After a three-year lull, prior to the ICC World Cup 2019, Avishka sparkled. With the baggage of most runs and centuries in the history of Youth cricket behind, Avishka Fernando was one of the stars that had many people excited.

In the ICC World Cup 2019, he showed his mettle in a big way. During the match against Scotland, he hit a fifty. As the tournament progressed, he impressed everybody with his century against the West Indies in Durham. It was that knock that forced Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara to remark that he has a bright future. It was against the West Indies where Avishka Fernando had plenty of success. He smashed 127 and shared a stand of 239 with Kusal Mendis. With the likes of Pathum Nissanka and Dasun Shanaka emerging and guiding Sri Lanka well, Avishka Fernando could be the future that Sri Lanka would look upto for stability and aggression.

Avishka Fernando International Debut

Avishka Fernando made his ODI debut against Australia in Dambulla in 2016. His T20I debut was against South Africa in Cape Town in 2019.

Avishka Fernando International Cricket

Avishka Fernando made his debut in the match against Australia in Dambulla but he fell for 0. After three years, Avishka Fernando showed the world his class with a brilliant 74 against Scotland in Edinburgh. In the match against West Indies, his century made him one of the rising stars in the tournament. The ICC later made him the Rising Star of the tournament. From that point in time, there was no looking back for Avishka Fernando. His consistency has made him a vital part of the side. However, injuries have often derailed his progress.

Avishka Fernando T20 Cricket

Avishka Fernando has not yet played in the IPL. In the Lanka Premier League, he plays for the Jaffna Kings. In the Bangladesh Premier League, he plays for the Chattogram Challengers. During the Lanka Premier League, he once smashed five consecutive sixes in one over bowled by Tillakaratne Dilshan’s brother, Tillakaratne Sampath.

Avishka Fernando Top Knocks in Cricket

Avishka Fernando Jersey Number

Avishka Fernando’s jersey number is 28.

Avishka Fernando Net worth 2022

Avishka Fernando has a net worth of USD 1.5 million.

Avishka Fernando Salary, Brand Endorsements

There are no reports of Avishka Fernando’s salary as well as brand endorsements.

Avishka Fernando Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Avishka Fernando was born on April 5, 1998, in Wadduwa, a town that is 33 kms away from Colombo. He is 23 years of age and his star sign is Aries.

Avishka Fernando Family

There is not much information available on Avishka Fernando’s family.

Avishka Fernando Education

Avishka Fernando has done his education from St. Sebastian's College in Moratuwa.

Avishka Fernando Girlfriend

There are no reports of Avishka Fernando having a girlfriend.

Avishka Fernando Height and Weight

His height is five feet 10 inches which is 178 cms. Avishka’s weight is 70 kgs.

What is Avishka Fernando’s full name?

His full name is Weerahandige Inol Avishka Fernando.