Mahinda Jayaratne
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mahinda Parakrama Jayaratne |
| Born | 11 May 1967 |
| Died | 15 March 1997 (aged 29) |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
Source: Cricinfo, 19 April 2021 | |
Mahinda Parakrama Jayaratne (11 May 1967 – 15 March 1997) was a Sri Lankan cricketer. He played in six first-class matches between 1989/90 and 1992/93.[1] He was injured after being shot by a gunman on a motorcycle at his home while he was running the campaign of a candidate in a local election. He died two days later.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Mahinda Jayaratne". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Obituaries in 1997". Wisden. Retrieved 19 April 2021.