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Nuwan Kulasekara (Kulasekara Mudiyanselage Dinesh Nuwan Kulasekara) was born on 22 July, 1982 in Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan professional cricketer. Discover Nuwan Kulasekara'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 41 years old?
| Popular As |
Kulasekara Mudiyanselage Dinesh Nuwan Kulasekara |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
22 July, 1982 |
| Birthday |
22 July |
| Birthplace |
Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Nuwan Kulasekara Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Nuwan Kulasekara Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nuwan Kulasekara worth at the age of 41 years old? Nuwan Kulasekara’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cricketer. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Nuwan Kulasekara'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 |
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| Source of Income |
Cricketer |
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Timeline
Kulasekara Mudiyanselage Dinesh Nuwan Kulasekara (නුවන් කුලසේකර; born 22 July 1982) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played all formats of the game.
He was educated at Bandaranayake College Gampaha
Kulasekara made his One Day International debut against England in Dambulla on 18 November 2003.
He took 2–19 as England was bowled out for 88, and Sri Lanka took less than 14 overs to win the match by 10 wickets.
Kulasekara and Malinga spearheaded the Sri Lankan team since their debut in 2003 and 2004, where they combined to win matches.
During a Twenty20 international against England in Bristol, they produced match-winning combined figures of three wickets for 30 runs in seven overs.
Sri Lanka won the match by nine wickets.
Kulasekara made his test-cricket debut against New Zealand in Napier, New Zealand on 4 April 2005 as Sri Lanka's 100th test cap.
During the match, he took only one wicket and scored a duck as the match was drawn.
Kulasekara made his Twenty20 International debut on 11 October 2008 against Pakistan.
He secured 36 runs in 3.5 overs, although Pakistan won the match by three wickets.
In 2008, Kulasekara took 4 for 40 against India.
During the Bangladesh tri-series, he helped his team defeat Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
Kulasekara topped the 2008 ICC ODI rankings for bowlers with 724 points.
He took 47 wickets at 20.97 in 29 matches, with a strike rate of 28.00 and an economy rate of 4.45.
On 25 January 2009, Kulasekara was number two in the ICC rankings for ODI bowlers.
He took 45 wickets for an average of 20.97, which included five wickets in the last two ODIs of the series against Pakistan.
Kulasekara was ranked number one among ODI bowlers on 11 March 2009, remaining in that position until 26 September of that year.
The retirement of Chaminda Vaas and the inconsistency of Lasith Malinga helped him to emerge as the star strike bowler of the Sri Lankan side.
His spell of 4 for 41 at Colombo was nominated as one of the best ODI bowling performances of the year by ESPNcricinfo.
During the Pakistan series at home in 2009, Kulasekara was the highest wicket-taker in the three-match test series.
He received the man-of-the-match award for his bowling performance in the second test.
Sri Lanka won the series 2–0, and Kulasekara received the player-of-the-series award.
He took 17 wickets, for an average of 15.05 and an economy of 2.67.
His 4 for 37 is his third four-wicket haul in his last two tests.
Kulasekara was on the 2009 World ODI team (captained by MS Dhoni), which was announced during the ICC Awards.
On 23 May 2010 against New Zealand, he ripped through New Zealand's batting with three wickets in his first over and ended with three for four runs.
Sri Lanka won the match by seven wickets, and Kulasekara was man of the match.
He was named to the test squad for the West Indies series in 2010.
Injured in October 2012, Kulasekara played in the semi-final of the fifty-over domestic tournament.
He made a comeback with two for 37 in seven overs for Colts Cricket Club against Nondescripts, and was recalled for the test and ODI series against South Africa.
Kulasekara did not play in the test series, but played all five ODIs without distinction; he took two wickets in the series, at an average of 107.00.
After a CB series in Australia, he was recalled to the test squad for the Pakistan series in 2012.
Kulasekara was the highest wicket-taker in the two-match T20I series against Pakistan, taking four wickets at an average of 6.50; the series was drawn, 1-1.
Kulasekara and Malinga took seven wickets apiece during the ODI series in Pakistan, which Sri Lanka won 3–0.
He was also a key member of the team that won the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and was part of the team that made the finals of 2007 Cricket World Cup, 2011 Cricket World Cup, 2009 ICC World Twenty20 and 2012 ICC World Twenty20.
In June 2016, Kulasekara retired from test cricket to play limited overs cricket.
In July 2019, he announced his retirement from international cricket.
The third ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on 31 July 2019 was dedicated to Kulasekara.
Since retirement, he has moved to Colombo where he now resides.
