Dimuth Karunaratne

Awards & Honours

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Karunaratne's career is marked by his remarkable consistency as a Test opener. His ability to score centuries in the second innings earned him the reputation of a "second-innings specialist," a rare distinction. Being named in the ICC Test Cricket Team of the Year three times places him among the elite openers of his generation.His leadership as captain of Sri Lanka's Test and ODI teams further underscores his importance to the national side. While he may not have a trophy cabinet full of individual awards, his impact on Sri Lankan cricket is undeniable.

AwardsDimuth Karunaratne has not won any major individual awards from major ceremonies, but he has been recognized for his consistent Test performances. He was named in the ICC Test Cricket Team of the Year on three occasions, a notable honor that highlights his standing among the world's best Test cricketers.

Records & Feats

Second Sri Lankan opener to score three Test centuries in a calendar year

Career Milestone·2017

In 2017, Karunaratne joined Tillakaratne Dilshan as the only Sri Lankan openers to achieve this feat.