Know About Sanath Jayasuriya’s Wife
Sanath Jayasuriya is the cricketer of this beautiful island nation that one will consider as the best cricketer to come out from Sri Lanka. Jayasuriya is known to be a left-arm spinner with a flair for top-order explosive batting, but he has also had stints in the team between 1989 and 2011 and has once even captained the national team. He was made ICC Cricketer of the Year in 1996 and played a key role in Sri Lanka's initial World Cup victory in 1996. Jayasuriya stepped away from cricket in 2011 and transitioned into politics, becoming a member of the Sri Lankan Parliament. With such an immense contribution to cricket, he has placed himself in the legend books across the country and the rest of the world.
Sanath Jayasuriya Wife
Sanath Jayasuriya has not been a stranger to personal controversy, especially regarding his marriages. Jayasuriya's first marriage was to Sumudu Karunanayake, His first marriage was short-lived too and lasted only for about a year. His second marriage was with Sandra de Silva, who was a former flight attendant. The couple has three children: Savindi, Yalindi, and Ranuka. That marriage also ended in a divorce, in 2012.
Later, Jayasuriya married actress and former air hostess Maleeka Sirisena at a Buddhist temple in Mount Lavinia. His personal life has been a roller coaster ride, but Jayasuriya remains one of the most visible cricketers in the world.
Coaching and Cricket Administration
Sanath Jayasuriya has recently assumed the role of interim head coach for the Sri Lankan cricket team. He has been appointed at a time when Sri Lanka is scheduled to play an ODI series against India and a Test series in England. Though he has not been a head coach of big teams, Jayasuriya has been the chief selector and consultant of Sri Lanka Cricket and has therefore been closely associated with the game.
Jayasuriya was appointed after Chris Silverwood stepped down following the T20 World Cup 2024.SLC has decided to recruit a full-time coach, and the board will likely consider an applicant for the position who is an insider. The fact that Jayasuriya remained associated with Sri Lankan cricket shows his commitment to the game and its people.
