Gihan Koralage

Gihan Korolage is an impressive professional all rounder from Sri Lanka.

A classy top order bat with a solid technique and ability to change gears, he is also a genuine spin bowler who can bowl off spin and leg spin with equal effect. Gihan prides himself on his fielding and he is widely regarded as one of the best fielders on the circuit.

At first class level, Gihan has a high score of 113 not out and is set to play the upcoming first class season in Sri Lanka.

Gihan has 2 years previous UK experience and comes with a strong record on the pitch along with good references off the pitch. He is a keen and enthusiastic ECB Core Coach and is looking forward to adding significant value to his club from a coaching point of view. He is also a nice guy who will fit in to club life nicely.

On the pitch he has done the business also. In his debut season at Scarborough CC in the strong Yorkshire Premier League North, he racked up 794 runs and claimed 41 wickets, an impressive effort in new conditions at such a strong standard. Using this experience, he then headed to Stafford CC in the North Staffs South Cheshire League Division One and was again impressive and consistent, scoring 1,112 runs across the summer and claiming 53 wickets.

Gihan represents quite the attractive proposition to clubs for the coming summer. A proven UK performer, keen coach, good guy and with good season availability, he ticks a lot of the boxes clubs look for in their overseas professional and could be a shrewd signing for any club looking to add runs, wickets and coaching credentials to their club for the coming season.