Chaminda Vaas


 is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who was known for his left-arm fast-medium bowling. Here's a brief profile of Chaminda Vaas:


Full Name: Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Ushantha Joseph Chaminda Vaas

Date of Birth: January 27, 1974

Place of Birth: Mattumagala, Sri Lanka

Playing Role: Bowler (Left-arm fast-medium)

Batting Style: Left-handed

Bowling Style: Left-arm fast-medium

Career Highlights:


Chaminda Vaas was an integral part of the Sri Lankan cricket team during his playing years, particularly in limited-overs formats.

  • He made his debut for the Sri Lanka national cricket team in 1994.
  • Vaas was known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and his accuracy in line and length.
  • He was a valuable contributor in all three formats of the game: Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
  • Vaas played a key role in Sri Lanka's successful campaigns in various ICC Cricket World Cups, showcasing his skills in both bowling and lower-order batting.
  • In Test cricket, he achieved several notable performances, including taking 5-wicket hauls and contributing with the bat.
  • Vaas was often seen as a mentor and experienced player within the Sri Lankan team, guiding younger players and offering insights.
  • He was one of the most successful Sri Lankan bowlers in terms of wickets taken across formats.
  • Vaas retired from Test cricket in 2009, but he continued to represent Sri Lanka in limited-overs cricket until his retirement from international cricket in 2009.
  • After retiring as a player, Vaas remained involved in cricket as a coach and commentator.


Record of vaas in cricket:

Chaminda Vaas had some of his significant achievements and records up until that point:


Test Cricket:

Test Debut: Against Pakistan on July 27, 1994.

Total Test Matches: 111

Total Wickets: 355

Best Bowling Figures: 7/71

Five-Wicket Hauls: 12

Ten-Wicket Match Hauls: 2

He held the record for the best bowling figures in an innings by a Sri Lankan bowler in Test cricket (7/71).

One-Day Internationals (ODIs):

ODI Debut: Against Pakistan on December 12, 1994.

Total ODIs: 322

Total Wickets: 400

Best Bowling Figures: 6/25

Five-Wicket Hauls: 4

He was the first Sri Lankan bowler to take 400 wickets in ODIs.

T20 Internationals:

T20I Debut: Against England on June 15, 2006.

Total T20Is: 6

Total Wickets: 9

All-Round Contributions:

Vaas was also known for his ability with the bat in the lower order. He often contributed valuable runs for the team when required.

ICC Cricket World Cups:

Vaas played in multiple ICC Cricket World Cups and was a key performer for Sri Lanka.

He was part of the Sri Lankan team that reached the final of the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup.