Wanithe Wanninayake, captain of St. Anne’s College, Kurunegale completed 1000 runs in the on-going Under 19 B Division School Cricket Tournament. The stylish right hand batsman achieved the target in 15 matches and 20 innings at an average of 59.5. He scored 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries, with 139 his highest against St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwe.
He is a right arm medium fast opening bowler who has captured 18 wickets with best figures of 4 for 37 against St. Xavier’s College, Marawile. He is also a reliable fielder in any position with 7 catches.
He represented Sri Lanka Under 19 Team in 2016 participating in the Asia Cup and the South African Tour of Sri Lanka.