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Dimuth Karunaratne (Frank Dimuth Madushanka Karunaratne) was born on 21 April, 1988 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan cricketer. Discover Dimuth Karunaratne'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 35 years old?
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Frank Dimuth Madushanka Karunaratne |
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35 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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21 April, 1988 |
Birthday |
21 April |
Birthplace |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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He is a member of famous Cricketer with the age 35 years old group.
Dimuth Karunaratne Height, Weight & Measurements
At 35 years old, Dimuth Karunaratne height is 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) .
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
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Who Is Dimuth Karunaratne's Wife?
His wife is Anuradha Kurukulasooriya (m. 2015)
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Wife |
Anuradha Kurukulasooriya (m. 2015) |
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Dimuth Karunaratne Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dimuth Karunaratne worth at the age of 35 years old? Dimuth Karunaratne’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cricketer. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Dimuth Karunaratne'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 |
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Cricketer |
Dimuth Karunaratne Social Network
Timeline
Frank Dimuth Madushanka Karunaratne (born 21 April 1988; දිමුත් කරුණාරත්න), popularly known as Dimuth Karunaratne, is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer and former captain of the Sri Lanka Test and ODI teams.
Considered as one of the best Test openers in the world, he has 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 plays first-class cricket for the Sinhalese Sports Club.
After featuring in Sri Lanka's Under-19 and A squads, he was called into the senior One Day International (ODI) team for the series against England and Scotland in June and July 2011.
He played in two matches on the tour, scoring four runs against England in Manchester, and 60 against Scotland in Edinburgh.
He was selected in Sri Lanka's Test squad for its tour of South Africa at the end of 2011, although did not play in any of the three Tests.
Karunaratne was called up into the Test squad for the home Tests against New Zealand during late 2012.
He got the opportunity due to Tillakaratne Dilshan being unable to make the XI because of an injury.
He debuted in the first Test of he series at Galle, only to get out for a duck in the first innings.
However, he came back strongly in the second innings with an unbeaten half century as well as hitting the winning runs.
Following the New Zealand series, Karunaratne was called into the Test squad which was to tour Australia for a series of three Test matches.
During the first two Tests, he failed to have an impact as he struggled against the Australian pace attack.
In the final Test of the series held in Sydney Karunaratne managed to hit his highest test score of 85 in the second innings.
His maiden Test century came against New Zealand on 28 December 2014 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
He scored 152 runs from 363 balls in the second match of the series, when Sri Lanka were in deep trouble.
Despite his century, Sri Lanka went on to lose the match.
Since 2015, Karunaratne has become the leading batsman for Sri Lanka in Tests due to his century making in the second innings of Test matches.
He was described as second-innings specialist by many commentators.
Karunaratne was picked in the original squad for 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, but during a practice match against England, he broke a bone in his right hand and was removed from the team after the match.
His second Test hundred came against Pakistan in Pallekele; he scored 133 runs in the first innings of the third match of the series.
Just as Dimuth's first Test century was in a losing cause, his second proved to be the same: Sri Lanka lost the match by 7 wickets.
His highest score in Test cricket was recorded during the first Test against West Indies in 2015 at Galle.
Dimuth scored 186 runs before being dismissed by the bowling of Marlon Samuels.
He scored four centuries in the second innings out of the six centuries he made until October 2017.
On 7 October 2017, Karunaratne became the second Sri Lankan opener after Tillakaratne Dilshan to score three Test centuries in a calendar year.
In March 2018, Karunaratne was named as the captain of Dambulla's squad for the 2017–18 Super Four Provincial Tournament.
The following month, he was also named in Dambulla's squad for the 2018 Super Provincial One Day Tournament.
In August 2018, Karunaratne was named as the vice-captain of Galle's squad the 2018 SLC T20 League.
In February 2019, he was named as the captain of Sri Lanka's Test squad for their series against South Africa.
In April 2019, Sri Lanka Cricket named Dimuth Karunaratne as the team's new One Day International captain ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, replacing Lasith Malinga.
He is the only batsman after Ridley Jacobs to carry his bat in a Cricket World Cup.
Karunaratne attended the St Joseph's College Colombo, which has produced a number of Sri Lankan Test cricketers such as Angelo Mathews and Chaminda Vaas.
He was a record-breaking batsman for the school's cricket team.
In February 2019, Karunaratne signed for Hampshire County Cricket Club as their overseas player for the first half of the 2019 season.
On 25 March 2021, during National Super Provincial 4-Day Tournament, Karunaratne scored his 44th First Class Century.
He scored unbeaten 125 hitting 15 boundaries and one six.
His knock helped to chase down 218 run target and guide towards an eight wicket victory for the Colombo team.
In April 2022, Karunaratne was signed by Yorkshire County Cricket Club to play in three matches in the 2022 County Championship in England.