Age, Biography and Wiki
Asanka Gurusinha (Asanka Pradeep Gurusinha) was born on 16 September, 1966 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan cricketer. Discover Asanka Gurusinha's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
| Popular As |
Asanka Pradeep Gurusinha |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
16 September, 1966 |
| Birthday |
16 September |
| Birthplace |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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He is a member of famous cricketer with the age 57 years old group.
Asanka Gurusinha Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Asanka Gurusinha height not available right now. We will update Asanka Gurusinha's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Asanka Gurusinha's Wife?
His wife is Oshi Gurusinha
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Oshi Gurusinha |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Onella Gurusinha, Yuwantha Gurusinha |
Asanka Gurusinha Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Asanka Gurusinha worth at the age of 57 years old? Asanka Gurusinha’s income source is mostly from being a successful cricketer. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Asanka Gurusinha's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
cricketer |
Asanka Gurusinha Social Network
Timeline
Deshabandu Asanka Pradeep Gurusinha (born 16 September 1966) is a Sri Lankan Australian former international cricketer who had an 11-year international career, playing 41 Tests and 147 One Day Internationals for Sri Lanka.
Asanka is the 32nd Sri Lanka Test Cap, making his debut against Pakistan in Karachi in 1985/86.
He was the first Sri Lankan to score a test century at Seddon Park.
He is a Level 3 certified Cricket Coach, and was also the Consultant Regional Cricket Coach for Cricket Australia.
He was a key member for 1996 Cricket World Cup winning team for Sri Lanka, who is a specialist batsman helped to win the 1996 World Cup final with 65 in a partnership of 125 with the final's Man of the Match, Aravinda de Silva.
He was educated at Isipathana College, Colombo & Nalanda College Colombo and had been residing in Melbourne, Australia.
He was formerly the manager of the Sri Lanka national cricket team and a member of the selection committee.
Gurusinha was one of the main pillars of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup winning Batting line up.
His application at the crisis situations to drag the team scorecard was a major highlight for those who watched the World Series tournament back in 1996.
Gurusinha was appointed as the Manager for the National Cricket Team of Sri Lanka in 2017.
However, with consecutive defeats to India in all formats, Gurusinha along with the selection committee resigned from their positions on 29 August 2017.
In December 2020, he was appointed as head coach of Nigeria national cricket team.
In 2022 he was announced as the senior coach of Victorian Premier Cricket club Essendon.
Gurusinha was called up at 19 as a wicket-keeper, a role he took in a further two ODIs and one Test.
He gradually established himself as a No. 3 batsman, playing 33 Tests and 109 ODIs in that position, and was described by Simon Wilde of Cricinfo as "the rock on which Sri Lankan batting was founded".
He was also known for his big stature and wide stance when batting.
In December 2020, he was appointed as head coach of Nigeria national cricket team.
He resigned in April 2022.
