Mahela Jayawardene
Born: May 27, 1977 (age 46)
Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nationality: 
Sri Lankan
Sri LankanRole: Batsman
Sports Mole has 162 articles about Mahela Jayawardene . Articles 1 to 40:
Mahela Jayawardene thinks other formats could adopt Hundred technical tweaks
The Southern Brave coach can see the benefits of change.
Aug 22, 17:20
On This Day: Muttiah Muralitharan breaks world Test record
Muttiah Muralitharan surpassed Courtney Walsh's mark of 519 Test wickets.
May 8, 09:07
Five of England's best performances on the subcontinent
The tourists clinched a 227-run win in Chennai on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series against India.
Feb 9, 12:00
In Focus: The coaches competing in next year's Hundred
The men's player draft will take place on October 20.
Sep 18, 14:27
Nasser Hussain talks up Tymal Mills for England
Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes that Tymal Mills has the potential to play Twenty20 cricket at international level.
Jun 2, 18:24
Trevor Bayliss: 'Alastair Cook can catch Sachin Tendulkar'
England head coach Trevor Bayliss sees "no reason" why Alastair Cook cannot overtake Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-scorer in Test cricket history.
May 31, 22:15
England captain Alastair Cook makes history by reaching 10,000 Test runs
Alastair Cook becomes the first England cricketer and youngest in the sport to reach 10,000 Test runs.
May 30, 15:16
Mahela Jayawardene joins Somerset for Twenty20 Blast
Somerset secure the services of ex-Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene for 12 of their 14 Twenty20 Blast group encounters.
Mar 31, 09:54
Ian Bell pleased with Mahela Jayawardene appointment
Ian Bell claims that Mahela Jayawardene can help to improve England's record on the subcontinent in his consultancy role.
Sep 16, 11:45
England turn to Paul Collingwood, Mahela Jayawardene
Paul Collingwood and Mahela Jayawardene will take up coaching roles with England this winter.
Sep 15, 12:16
Nasser Hussain pays tribute to retired Kumar Sangakkara
Nasser Hussain describes Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara as "a great of world cricket" after his retirement from the international game.
Aug 25, 05:43
David Willey steers Northants Steelbacks to Finals Day
Northants Steelbacks beat the Sussex Sharks to make the NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day.
Aug 12, 21:21
Mahela Jayawardene in talks with England over short-term role
Former Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene is in talks about becoming a batting consultant for England's tour of the UAE to face Pakistan later this year.
Aug 5, 04:41
Sussex Sharks ease to seven-wicket win over Hampshire in T20 Blast
Sussex Sharks stroll to a seven wicket-victory over Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl thanks to unbeaten knocks of 89 and 56 from Craig Copacha and Matt Machan.
Jun 19, 21:41
T20 Blast roundup: Essex move top of South Group with win over Sussex Sharks
Sports Mole rounds up the latest action from the Natwest T20 blast matches from across the country.
Jun 12, 23:29
Mahela Jayawardene backs Trevor Bayliss to improve England
Former Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene believes that new England coach Trevor Bayliss is the right man for the job.
May 26, 20:23
T20 Blast roundup: Kent Spitfires in thrilling chase against Hampshire
Sports Mole rounds up Friday's T20 Blast action as Kent Spitfires and Sussex Sharks win thrilling matches to go joint-top of the South Division.
May 22, 22:00
Sussex Sharks edge out Gloucestershire in T20 Blast
The Sussex Sharks beat Gloucestershire by six runs in their T20 blast clash at Hove thanks to a fine bowling performance from Tymal Mills.
May 17, 18:29
T20 Blast roundup: Alex Hales destroys defending champions Birmingham Bears
Sports Mole rounds up the opening round of the T20 Blast as Alex Hales destroys Birmingham Bears to get Nottinghamshire Outlaws off to a winning start.
May 15, 22:12
Australia's George Bailey joins Sussex for NatWest T20 Blast
Sussex announce that Australia batsman George Bailey will join the team as their overseas player for the second half of the NatWest T20 Blast campaign.
Apr 15, 11:41
Paul Collingwood: 'No surprise over Adam Voges selection'
Paul Collingwood believes that there should be no surprise over Australia's decision to include Adam Voges in the Ashes squad.
Mar 31, 20:11
South Africa bowl out Sri Lanka for 133-10
South Africa are set a target of 134 as they look to overcome Sri Lanka at the quarter-final stage of the Cricket World Cup.
Mar 18, 06:59
Sussex Sharks sign Mahela Jayawardene for T20 campaign
Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene joins Sussex for the first half of their 2015 T20 Blast campaign.
Mar 13, 22:10
Australia through to World Cup quarter-finals with win over Sri Lanka
Australia beat Pool A rivals Sri Lanka by 64 runs to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Mar 8, 11:33
Angelo Mathews "relieved" by Sri Lanka win over Afghanistan
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews admits that he is "relieved" by his side's four-wicket win over Afghanistan at the World Cup.
Feb 22, 10:15
Sri Lanka survive Afghanistan scare in World Cup clash
Sri Lanka narrowly defeat minnows Afghanistan in their World Cup clash in Dunedin as they secured a four-wicket win thanks to Mahela Jayawardene and Thisara Perera.
Feb 22, 05:43
Alex Hales, Michael Carberry go unsold in Indian Premier League auction
English batsmen Alex Hales and Michael Carberry go unsold during the Indian Premier League auction.
Feb 16, 10:37
Cricket World Cup hat-tricks
Following the exploits of Steven Finn, Sports Mole looks back on the eight hat-tricks that have been taken at the Cricket World Cup.
Feb 15, 10:56
New Zealand clinch 98-run victory over Sri Lanka in World Cup opener
New Zealand start their World Cup campaign with a 98-run win over Sri Lanka in their Pool A match in Christchurch.
Feb 14, 06:00
New Zealand wrap up Sri Lanka series with 120-run win
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 120 runs to win the seven-match ODI series with one game to spare.
Jan 25, 05:25
Luke Ronchi, Grant Elliott inspire New Zealand win
New Zealand secure a 102-run victory against Sri Lanka in the fifth one-day international as a world record stand from Grant Elliott and Luke Ronchi inspires their win.
Jan 23, 05:54
Luke Ronchi, Grant Elliott break record as New Zealand post 360 against Sri Lanka
Luke Ronchi and Grant Elliott break the world record for the sixth-wicket partnership in a one-day international with a stand of 267 to help New Zealand post 360 against Sri Lanka.
Jan 23, 02:34
Kane Williamson century helps New Zealand to four-wicket win
Kane Williamson's 103 helps New Zealand to beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the fourth ODI.
Jan 20, 05:41
Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene set New Zealand target of 277
Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene star as Sri Lanka set a target of 277 for New Zealand in the fourth game of the ODI series.
Jan 20, 01:52
Tillakaratne Dilshan century guides Sri Lanka to second ODI victory
Sri Lanka claim a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in Hamilton to level up the seven-match series at 1-1.
Jan 15, 08:47
Corey Anderson inspires three-wicket win for New Zealand
Corey Anderson scores 81 to guide New Zealand to a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international of their series at Christchurch.
Jan 11, 05:56
Sri Lanka set New Zealand 219 to win first one-day international
Mahela Jayawardene scores a century but Sri Lanka can only set a target of 219 in the first ODI against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Jan 11, 01:43
Fitness doubt Lasith Malinga named in Sri Lanka World Cup squad
Sri Lanka provisionally name feared paceman Lasith Malinga in their 15-man World Cup squad despite doubts over his fitness, but Ajantha Mendis is left out.
Jan 7, 15:18
England end one-day international series against Sri Lanka with defeat
England lose the seventh and final ODI against Sri Lanka by 87 runs, leaving the Lions to claim the series by a 5-2 scoreline.
Dec 16, 16:27
England set 303 to beat Sri Lanka in final one-day international
Tillakaratne Dilshan's century helps Sri Lanka set England a score of 303 to win the seventh and final ODI in Colombo.
Dec 16, 12:40
