Milan Rathnayake: Right-arm medium-fast bowler from Sri Lanka

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Milan Rathnayake (born 1 August 1996, also known as Milan Priyanath) is a promising Sri Lankan cricketer. He made his List A debut for Tincomalee District in the 2016-17 Districts One Day Tournament on 19 March 2017. He then made his Twenty20 debut for Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club in the 2017-18 SLC Twenty20 Tournament on 24 February 2018.

In a remarkable achievement, Rathnayake made his international debut against England in the 1st Test in Manchester in 2024. He became the third player to score a 50+ score at number 9 or lower in their debut innings against England in Tests.

 

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Highest score at no.9 or lower in career debut innings in Tests:

113 - Abul Hasan vs West Indies, Khulna, 2012
98 - Ashton Agar vs England, Nottingham, 2013
72 - Milan Rathnayake vs England, Manchester, 2024

 

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England collapsed from 261/3 to 325 all out in the first innings of the 3rd Test, with Milan Rathnayake claiming career-best Test bowling figures of 3/56.