If the start
to a youngster’s international career can define the player that he will be,
T.M Dilshan’s prediction of 10,000 runs from Dinesh Chandimal is hardly an overstatement.
According to many, this dynamic right
hander, with a sound technique, good defense, all the shots and an attacking
mind is a perfect example of Sri Lankan branded Cricketer
As a 22 year old, he has already
proved he has what it takes to blossom at the international stage. With two ODI
centuries and a thoroughly impressive performance on his Test debut there is
definitely a great future ahead of him. And regarded by many as one of the
brightest young talents of the country, he has a responsibility to fulfill
those expectations.
Lokuge Dinesh Chandimal started his cricketing
life from Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda. Later he moved to Ananda College,
Colombo where he scored more than 1000 runs in two consecutive seasons. Shortly
afterwards he joined NCC, invited by Kumar Sangakkara. His First-class record speaks
for himself. Over 4000 runs at an average just under 57 with nine centuries and
sixteen half centuries. He scored his maiden first-class century in 2009
against New Zealand where he faced the likes of Chris Martin, Darryl Tuffey,
Ian O’Brien, Jacob Oram and Daniel Vettori while he was just 19 years old. He
is also a wicket keeper and as showed on his Test debut, he is more than handy
in that department too.
On these
evidences he has all the making of becoming a future great, and it’s up to him
to transform the start in to greater things. With the help form everyone, more
and more opportunities and experience, we all hope that he will achieve those
heights.
NDM
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