Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 18/05/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Galle, Sri Lanka |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name/Full Name | Pathum Nissanka Silva |
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| Other Name | Pathum Nishshanka |
| Famous for | Being the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double hundred |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | High School |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Piercing | In the ears |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Eshani (aka Esha) Kumarasinghe |
| Marriage Date | 28/11/2023 |
| Wedding Venue | Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo |
Family
| Father | Sunil Silva (Cricket coach) |
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| Mother | Geethika Senanayake |
| Siblings | Sister - Thilini Madushani (elder) |
| Spouse | Eshani (aka Esha) Kumarasinghe |
| Children | Son - Biyorn (born on 29/07/2024) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Does not bowl | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #18 (Sri Lanka) | ||||||
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Favourites
| Car Collection | BMW car |
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Style Quotient
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/pathum_18/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/Official.PathumNissanka | |
| https://x.com/Patumnissanka18 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pathum Nissanka's father played cricket during his teenage days but never made a professional career in it. | |
| 2. His name 'Pathum' symbolizes hope, as his father wished for a son who would become a cricketer. | |
| 3. Despite financial struggles in his childhood, he persevered and made a name for himself in cricket. | |
| 4. Pathum has had significant achievements at a young age, including becoming the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double century. | |
| 5. He holds the jersey number 18, which corresponds to his birthday. |