Dimuth Karunaratne

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Frank Dimuth Madushanka Karunaratne, popularly known as Dimuth Karunaratne, is a former professional Sri Lankan cricketer and former captain of the Sri Lanka Test and ODI team. Regarded as one of the best Test openers in the world, he has been included 3 times in the ICC Test Cricket Team of the Year. He is the opening batter for Sri Lanka in Test cricket and ODIs. He played first-class cricket for the Sinhalese Sports Club.

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'Terrific fielding' - Stone runs out Karunaratne Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne is run out for nine after "terrific fielding" from England's Olly Stone on day two of the third Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024
'Extraordinary!' - Wood removes Karunaratne for 27 with his first ball Watch as England's Mark Wood dismisses Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne with his first ball of their second innningson day three at Old Trafford. BBC Sport - Published on August 23, 2024
‘What a start for England’ - Sri Lanka fall to 6-3 Watch as Sri Lanka lose the wickets of Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka and Angelo Mathews as England make a great start to day one of the first Test at Old Trafford. BBC Sport - Published on August 21, 2024

Sri Lanka openers dominate Ireland Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka put on an opening wicket stand of 228 as Sri Lanka respond strongly on day three of their Test against Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on April 26, 2023