Sanath Jayasuriya

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Sanath Jayasuriya stands as a titan of cricket, holding records that may never be broken. He is the only player to score over 10,000 runs and take more than 300 wickets in a single format of international cricket. His leadership as captain saw Sri Lanka win the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy and the inaugural 2007 ICC World Twenty20. His induction into the ICC Hall of Fame cements his legacy as one of the game's greatest all-rounders.Beyond his on-field achievements, his impact on the sport is undeniable. He revolutionized batting strategies with his aggressive opening partnership, influencing generations of players worldwide. His contributions have earned him numerous lifetime achievement awards and the respect of peers across the globe.

AwardsJayasuriya received the Most Valuable Player award at the 1996 Cricket World Cup and was named one of the Five Cricketers of the Year by Wisden in 1997. He won the prestigious ICC Player of the Year award in 1999. He was bestowed the Order of Deshabandu by the Government of Sri Lanka for his contributions to cricket. He has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame and received multiple lifetime achievement awards from various cricket boards globally.

Honours & Distinctions

Order of Deshabandu

Government of Sri Lanka·2000

National honour for contributions to cricket

ICC Hall of Fame

International Cricket Council·2015

Induction for outstanding career achievements

Lifetime Achievement Award

Sri Lanka Cricket·2012

Recognition for long-term contribution to the sport

Rankings & Lists

Greatest All-Rounders

ESPNcricinfo·2000

Test Team of the Century

ICC·2000

ODI Team of the Century

ICC·2000

Magazine Covers

Cricket Monthly

1996-06

The King of Cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket Magazine

2002-03

Champions Trophy Victory

Records & Feats

First player to score 10,000 runs and take 300 wickets in ODIs

Career Milestone·2007

Achieved the rare all-rounder double in a single format

Highest individual score by a Sri Lankan in World Cup Final

World Cup Record·1996

Scored 34 runs off 22 balls in the 1996 final