Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene has been conferred the prestigious Nalanda Keerthi Sri title in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to cricket.
The honour recognises Jayawardene’s remarkable cricketing career, leadership and contributions that have brought international recognition to his alma mater, Nalanda College, Colombo.
Jayawardene, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated cricketers, represented the country in 149 Test matches and 448 One Day Internationals, scoring more than 25,000 international runs across all formats.
He also captained Sri Lanka at the international level and played a key role in several historic victories.
Following his retirement from international cricket, Jayawardene has continued to contribute to the sport through coaching and mentoring roles.
The Nalanda Keerthi Sri title is considered a rare honour, recognising individuals whose achievements have brought distinction and pride to Nalanda College.
The recognition marks another milestone in Jayawardene’s career and celebrates his contribution to Sri Lankan cricket. (Newswire)