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Dilhara Fernando (Congenige Randhi Dilhara Fernando) was born on 19 July, 1979 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan cricketer. Discover Dilhara Fernando'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 44 years old?
| Popular As |
Congenige Randhi Dilhara Fernando |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
19 July, 1979 |
| Birthday |
19 July |
| Birthplace |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
|
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He is a member of famous Cricketer with the age 44 years old group.
Dilhara Fernando Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Dilhara Fernando height is 191 cm .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
191 cm |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Dilhara Fernando's Wife?
His wife is Eresha Fernando
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Eresha Fernando |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Dilhara Fernando Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dilhara Fernando worth at the age of 44 years old? Dilhara Fernando’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cricketer. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Dilhara Fernando'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 |
Dilhara Fernando Social Network
Timeline
Congenige Randhi Dilhara Fernando (දිල්හාර ප්රනාන්දු; born 19 July 1979) is a former professional Sri Lankan international cricketer.
Fernando debuted for Sri Lanka in a Test Match against Pakistan at Colombo in June 2000.
Six months later in a game at Durban he clocked 91.9 mph. He bowled at 93.40 mph vs Bangladesh at India.
His international career however has been limited due to injury.
He made his Twenty20 debut on 17 August 2004, for Sinhalese Sports Club in the 2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament.
In the period of a year he suffered two stress fracture of the back and as a result missed their home series against Australia in 2004.
He played as a right-handed pace bowler and was a key member of the Sri Lankan teams which finished as runners-up in the 2007 and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cups.
Fernando is best known for his rare technique when bowling the slower ball by splitting the fingers on the ball as it is released.
On 13 October 2007, in the 5th game of an ODI series with England, at Colombo, Fernando took career-best bowling figures of 6 for 27, as Sri Lanka thrashed England by 107 runs.
This was the first time Fernando had taken more than 4 wickets in an ODI innings, and his feat placed him 5th in the list of best ODI bowling by a Sri Lankan.
During 2007 Cricket World Cup against England, he guided the team into winning margin by just 2 runs.
England required just 2 runs in the last ball of the match, where Ravi Bopara in batting.
Fernando delivers a good ball and Bopara was bowled by 2 runs short.
Fernando completed the series with 158 career ODI wickets.
In 2008 he appeared briefly in English county cricket, playing one County Championship and two Pro40 matches at the end of the season for Worcestershire.
In the 2010 tour of Australia, in the 3rd and final ODI at the Gabba, he clocked speeds reaching 150 km/h.
After three years, Fernando was recalled for the T20I series against India.
He played his first international games after 4 years, on 14 February 2016 against India.
Due to few runs posted by Sri Lanka, he was not able to get wickets and Sri Lanka lost the match by 9 wickets as well.
Dilhara was educated at De Mazenod College in Kandana, a suburb of Colombo.
He started his school career as a basketball player but was recruited to play cricket because of his build and height.
