Nationality: Italy
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Date of Birth: 1987-03-31 Age: 38
Charles Fernando Muthuthantrige, born on 31st March 1987, has etched his name in the annals of cricketing history through a journey that commenced on the dusty grounds of Colombo. Charles grew up with cricket in his veins, inspired by both familial tradition and the fervent cricket culture of Sri Lanka. His early years saw him brandishing makeshift bats in neighbourhood battles, yet his unmistakable talent soon beckoned the attention of his school's cricket coach.
At 17, Charles was playing for the Colombo Colts, marking his debut with a flourish that would foretell his promising career. His assured presence at the crease, coupled with a natural flair for timing and placement, made him a prodigy to watch. Armed with a right-handed batting style that thrived on aggression and determination, Charles quickly climbed the ranks, eventually capturing selectors' eyes for the national team.
One of his career's defining chapters came during the 2012 Asia Cup, where his explosive batting blitzkrieg against India showcased a masterclass of controlled aggression—a match-winning century that silenced a sea of adversaries. Another career crescendo occurred at the esteemed Lord’s Cricket Ground in 2015 when Charles spearheaded a remarkable run chase against England, a knock infused with artistic strokes and insurmountable tenacity.
Throughout his career, Charles has accumulated a litany of records and honours, not least his pivotal role in Sri Lanka's victorious World Twenty20 campaign in 2014. Known for his right-arm-fast bowling in limited colours, while never capturing the spotlight like his batting, it nonetheless provided crucial breakthroughs and added a strategic dimension to his primarily batting-focused arsenal. One figures an all-round glint adding an edge to every competitive encounter.
Charles's rivalries add a flavour of drama to cricketing decorum, notably his iconic sparring with Australian pace spearhead, Mitchell Starc. Their on-field duels became the stuff of legend, encapsulating spellbinding sessions of cat and mouse, underscoring Charles's resilience against some of the most fearsome bowlers.
A player of immense impact, Charles's enthusiasm for play and contagious passion rendered him an endearing figure in the hearts of fans. Now sanding down the rough edges of his playing career to inspire the next generation, his legacy in cricket persists as a testament to artful elegance paired with unyielding competitive spirit.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 40 | 34 | 13 | 736 | 110 | 21.65 | 315 | 233.65 | 1 | 4 | 74 | 50 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 41 | 37 | 27 | 610 | 56 | 22.59 | 10.89 | 22 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-03-21
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