Charith Asalanka hails from Galle, Sri Lanka. Asalanka studied at Richmond College in Galle which is famous for producing crickets.
Charith Asalanka is one of the future stars of the Sri Lankan cricket team, within an year has gone on to represent Sri Lanka in all three formats.
Sri Lanka achieved the highest successful ODI run chase in Pallekele as they defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets.
Arthur guided the Island nation in the recent T20 World Cup, wherein the likes of Charith Asalanka, Lahiru Kumara and Wanindu Hasaranga impressed the entire world.
The game was turned around by a fantastic 86-run stand between Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa for the fifth wicket.