Sri Lankan club cricketer shines bright in Australian cricket Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka As part of Multicultural Action Plan, Cricket Australia has launched season two of the video series “Local Heroes”, which highlights the extraordinary journeys of players and enthusiasts enriching Australian cricket. The story of Ruwantha Kellapotha, a 32-year-old from Sri Lanka, is testament to the passion these devotees have for the game. Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Arriving in Melbourne in 2013 with dreams of showcasing his talent, Kellapotha’s story is remarkable. After quickly making his mark in club cricket, he ascended through the ranks to secure a contract with Victoria and the Melbourne Renegades in 2022. The Kandy-born spinner won these contracts after his impressive performance for the Renegades Academy during the 2022 Top End T20 series in Darwin. Kellapotha had honed his skills throughout eight seasons with the Dandenong District Cricket ...
Mar 8, 2024
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