Nuwan Kulasekara

Nuwan Kulasekara, born on July 22, 1982, in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who was one of the best new-ball bowlers in world cricket during his prime. He played 21 Tests and 185 ODIs for Sri Lanka, taking over 200 international wickets. Kulasekara was known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and was particularly effective in the powerplay overs. He was ranked as the number one ODI bowler in the world in 2009. He was a key member of the Sri Lankan team that reached three consecutive World Cup finals (2007, 2011, 2012). After retirement, he has been involved in cricket coaching and development in Sri Lanka.