| Sri Lanka | |
| 27 Years (29 May, 1996) | |
| Male | |
| Colombo | |
| bowler | |
| right-hand bat | |
| right-arm medium-fast | |
| 2019 - 2022 |
| Sri Lanka Under-19s, Sri Lanka Emerging Team, Sri Lanka A, Royal College, Nondescripts Cricket Club, Dambulla Giants, Sri Lanka |
In his family, he was the odd one out for a sporting reason. His brothers were badminton champions and he too was encouraged to take up the sport. In addition to badminton, he was also a javelin champion. He could have become Sri Lanka’s answer to Neeraj Chopra. However, Chamika Karunaratne decided to go for a sport that defines Sri Lanka’s passion. He went on to become a cricketer. He struggled for a few years in the domestic circuit as he toiled away. However, he w...Read More
In his family, he was the odd one out for a sporting reason. His brothers were badminton champions and he too was encouraged to take up the sport. In addition to badminton, he was also a javelin champion. He could have become Sri Lanka’s answer to Neeraj Chopra. However, Chamika Karunaratne decided to go for a sport that defines Sri Lanka’s passion. He went on to become a cricketer. He struggled for a few years in the domestic circuit as he toiled away. However, he was selected in the Dambulla Giants in the Lanka Premier League. A year later, Chamika Karunaratne landed a massive opportunity as he was picked by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.
Chamika Karunaratne is one of the budding all-rounders who can make a big difference for Sri Lanka if given the right amount of chances. The IPL 2022 contract has now confirmed his jump into the big league. International success might come sooner rather than later.
Chamika Karunaratne made his Test debut against Australia in Canberra. His ODI debut came against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2021 while in the same year, he made his T20I debut against India in Colombo.
Chamika Karunaratne has shown glimpses with the bat and ball in international cricket. After his struggle against Australia in Canberra, Chamika Karunaratne has evolved into a much more mature player. In the last couple of months, he has shown big improvements in the batting and bowling departments.
Chamika Karunaratne has recently bagged an IPL contract. During the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Chamika Karunaratne had a base price of Rs 50 lakhs and he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders at his base price.
| Format | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Year | Opponent | Venue |
| ODI | 44* | 33 | 5 | 0 | 2021 | India | Colombo |
| ODI | 43* | 35 | 1 | 2 | 2021 | India | Colombo |
Chamika Karunaratne has a jersey number of 29.
Chamika Karunaratne has a net worth of USD 1.5 million.
There are no reports of Chamika Karunaratne’s salary due to Sri Lanka’s opaque contract system. There are no reports of his brand endorsements as well.
Chamika Karunaratne was born on May 29, 1996, in Colombo. His star sign is Gemini.
Chamika Karunaratne is from a family of sports people. Not much is known about his mother. His father Louie Karunaratne and brothers Dinuka, Niluka, and Diluka are also professional badminton players. In February 2021, he along with his elder brother and Sri Lanka's no 1 badminton player Niluka Karunaratne played in the first-round encounters in the men's singles of the Sri Lankan Badminton Nationals.
Chamika Karunaratne is reportedly single.
Chamika Karunaratne’s height is five foot nine inches. His weight is 80 kgs.
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