Gamini Goonesena

Cricket Player

1931 – 2011

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Who was Gamini Goonesena?

Gamini Goonesena, born in Colombo, was a Sri Lankan first-class cricketer prior to his country being granted Test status. A gifted allrounder who was a right-handed batsman and legbreak/googly bowler, he played first class cricket over a 19-year timespan, 1949–1968, representing 14 different teams.

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Born
Feb 16, 1931
Colombo
Nationality
  • Sri Lanka
Profession
Education
  • University of Cambridge
  • Royal College
Died
Aug 1, 2011

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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