Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Matale, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Prabath Jayasuriya
25/08/2026
Prabath Jayasuriya received an official reprimand from the ICC after an incident during the second ICC World Test Championship match against India in Colombo. The sanction was issued following his dismissal in Sri Lanka's first innings, making him the third player to be disciplined in that contest.
28/06/2025
Prabath Jayasuriya played a decisive role in Sri Lanka's series-clinching Test victory over Bangladesh by taking 5/56 in the second Test. His spell helped dismiss the remaining Bangladesh wickets early on day four as Sri Lanka won the two-match series 1-0.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Neketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya |
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| Nickname | Pappa |
| Famous for | Being a bowler in cricket. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 21/07/2018 |
Family
| Father | Roshan Jayasuriya (businessman) |
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| Siblings | Brother - Ashen |
| Spouse | Ranisha Mirando Jayasuriya |
| Children | Daughter - Thyvonne Diana (born 14 June 2019) |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #77 (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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| Coach | Dinesh Weerasinghe | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat | ||||
| Bowling Style | Slow Left arm Orthodox | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/prabath_jayasuriya14/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/prabath14/ | |
| https://x.com/PrabathJayasur2 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prabath started his cricket journey at Christ Church College Matale before moving to Lumbini College Colombo. | |
| 2. He made his List-A debut for Colombo Cricket Club on 6 December 2011. | |
| 3. His first-class debut took place for Colombo Cricket Club on 10 February 2012. | |
| 4. Prabath's T20 debut was during the 2011/12 CSN Premier Clubs T20 Tournament. | |
| 5. He was picked by Jaffna Kings in the inaugural Lanka Premier League. | |
| 6. He contributed to Sinhalese Sports Club's victory in the 2020–21 SLC Twenty20 Tournament. | |
| 7. On his Test debut, he took a remarkable five-wicket haul in both innings. | |
| 8. Despite missing the first Test against Australia, he ended up as the series' highest wicket-taker. | |
| 9. He earned his second 10-wicket haul against Ireland in April 2023. | |
| 10. Prabath became the fastest spinner to achieve 50 Test wickets in just seven matches. |