| 1. Bhanuka Rajapaksa excelled in swimming as a child but switched to cricket later due to health reasons. |
| 2. He began playing cricket during his college years, representing Royal College in Colombo. |
| 3. He emerged as the top run-scorer during the Sri Lanka Under-19s tour of Australia in 2009. |
| 4. A key batsman in the 2010 U-19 Cricket World Cup, he was the leading run-getter for Sri Lanka. |
| 5. Since 2011, he has been a consistent performer in Sri Lanka's domestic cricket. |
| 6. After nearly a decade from his domestic debut, he overcame challenges to make it to the national team. |
| 7. Bhanuka Rajapaksa made his ODI debut in 2021 and showcased his power-hitting skills. |
| 8. He marked his T20I debut back in 2019, displaying his prowess in big hitting. |
| 9. In July 2021, he received a one-year suspended ban from all forms of cricket by Sri Lanka Cricket for breach of contract and for not obtaining permission for media interviews. |
| 10. In early 2022, he announced his retirement from international cricket at age 30 but withdrew it a week later following a request from Sri Lanka's Sports Minister. |
