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Sanath Jayasuriya: The Pinch-Hitter Who Rewrote ODI Cricket

Sanath Jayasuriya invented the modern ODI powerplay assault, scored 13,000+ runs, and captained Sri Lanka to prominence. Learn how his 1996 World Cup reinvented opening batting.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 28, 2026

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