Saliya Ahangama
Franklyn Saliya Ahangama (born September 14, 1959 in Colombo) is a Sri Lankan Australian cricket coach, commentator and former cricketer[1] who played in 3 Tests and one ODI in 1985.
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| Full name | Franklyn Saliya Ahangama | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | September 14, 1959 (age 60) Colombo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-hand bat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 28) | 4 September 1985 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 14 September 1985 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Only ODI (cap 41) | 25 October 1985 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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After cricket
He would have played more tests, having a bowling average of 19, but retired due to constant injury. He then became a commentator. Saliya is now a cricket coach at the Melbourne Sports Stadium, married to Sonia and has two daughters, Sereta and Selena.
International record
Test 5 Wicket hauls
| # | Figures | Match | Opponent | Venue | City | Country | Year |
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| 1 | 5/52 | 3 |  | Asgiriya Stadium | Kandy | Sri Lanka | 1985 |
External links
- Saliya Ahangama at ESPNcricinfo
- Saliya Ahangama at CricketArchive (subscription required)
- Profile at Cricbuzz
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