Asitha Wanninayake played School Cricket as a left handed opening batsman cum right arm off spinner for his alma mater St.Anthony's College Kandy 1st XI team in the inter schools ‘A’ Division Cricket tournament. Then he also had the unique record of representing the Sri Lanka national under 15 team.
At present he is turning out for Kurunegala YCC in the ‘A’ Division inter club cricket tournament as a talented all rounder. Speaking to Daily News Asitha said “In my childhood I used to go and watch
my elder brother’s cricket matches with my Mother and Father. We went to watch those matches wherever it was. As I think my brother was the main reason why I entered the world of sports.
“ If I have to list out the supporters who have supported me then its, my mother, father and my brother stays on the top. Also my relatives, friends also helped me a lot.. They were with me all the time supporting me right throughout. Hence i'm always grateful to all of them“.
” I choose Cricket because of my brother and he was the main reason that I got into play this awesome game of cricket.”. “Throughout my entire life my family stays on the top of my priority list and it will remain forever. And cricket too has the same weight as it has already become a part of my life.”.
“ When i think of unforgettable memories in my carrer representing Sri Lanka Under15 national team hits my mind straightaway as it was one of my very first achievements. And also Iscored 56 runs in my big match debut & also managed to put 86 runs on the board along with my opening partner. To be honest all the moments with ups and downs in my career are beautiful memories to be remembered forever. “My favourite Crickerter is M.S.Dhoni the ex Indian national cricket captain”
“I prefer playing cricket & watching cricket in my leisure time and for me that’s the most amazing thing to do when im free. And also I manage my studies as well”.
My appachchi always supports me to balance both cricket and education. He is a person who has a good vision on me and he shows me the right way to go and keeps my back all the time. I can remember the moment i got my O/L results with flying colors (8-A's and 1- B) his eyes was shining with joy,
proud, love and everything. To be honest I really cherished that beautiful moment”
“To be honest I really like traveling. Whenever iget a chance to travel, i grab that chance at once. In Sri Lanka my favourite holiday destination is Nuwara Eliya and I like to go their because of that cool & peaceful climate makes me feel more relaxed. On the other hand i have an idea to visit the Lords cricket ground In England which is simply called the home of cricket”.. “I have got a few role models and I just watch them but i do not feel like imitating them because i am more comfortable being myself”.
“In fact i am happy with what i have achieved so far as a young boy but ive got much more to achieve in future, so i keep working hard as much as possible in order to make my dream a reality.And also my biggest happiness is seeing my parents shine with happiness and proudness because of me”..
“According to my point of view the environment gave us a little break to think about our goals wisely and work towards them as hard as you can by being alone”.
“In life i would like to describe my self as positive and a honest person”. “One day my deep rooted ambition is to be a well known cricketer in the world. And I’m trying my level best to make my dream a reality.
“On a concluding note I want to thank the people who have supported me, encouraged me especially my amma, Appachchi, aiya and everyone in our family for there immense support. My first school coach Mahinda Bandara, Dimuthu Weerasinghe, Madawachchi, Mdhushan Mihiran , Nipuna
Rathnayake and all the junior coaches in St Anthony’s college Kandy Also Susantha Basnayake, Sampath Perera, Prasad Ranawaka , Julian and my trainer Priyantha. Provincial coaches, district coaches.Very specially I want to thank my dear coach Gayan Suneth Gunathilake and also the old boys,
Teachers, reverence, my alma mater St Anthony’s college Kandy and also my first School too. Finally I like to thank my club (Kurunagala YCC), because at present its my biggest support and our head coach Bhuddika Ellepola, Manjula Gunasekara, trainer, senior players, friends. Last of all I want to hank everyone who served at-least a one ball to develop my skills. I beg your apologies if I missed someone”.
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