Jayawardene

British

/ ˌdʒeɪəˈwɑːdɪnə /

noun

Junius Richard. 1906–96, Sri Lankan statesman; prime minister (1977–78) and first president of Sri Lanka (1978–89)

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The other score ahead of Mulder is the 374 by Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene against South Africa in 2006.

From BBC

Head’s ton saw him join an illustrious list, which also comprises West Indies’ Clive Lloyd and Viv Richards, as well as Sri Lanka’s Aravinda de Silva and Mahela Jayawardene.

From Seattle Times

Jayawardene’s century is the only one in a losing cause with India winning the 2011 final.

From Seattle Times

In the coaching department, former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher is the new Mumbai head coach, replacing Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene who has moved into a strategic role.

From BBC

During The Hundred, Southern Brave coach Mahela Jayawardene ordered Ahmed to take a day off from training.

From BBC

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