Kaumal Nanayakkara

Kaumal Nanayakkara is a highly promising left-arm orthodox spinner, widely regarded as a future international prospect thanks to his outstanding performances in Sri Lankan domestic cricket.

He began his professional career as a teenager with Panadura Sports Club in the 2017/18 season after an impressive schoolboy career. Early signs of his potential came through during the 2019/20 season when he claimed his maiden five-wicket haul (5-30) and took 13 wickets at an exceptional average of 13.76.

Despite the disruption caused by the COVID pandemic, Kaumal returned stronger than ever after moving to Sri Lanka Army Sports Club. He dominated the Emerging Three-Day Tournament in 2021/22, claiming a remarkable 50 wickets at just 12.55. Building on this momentum, he led the wicket-taking charts in the prestigious 2022/23 Major League Tournament with 68 wickets at 16.86, including three ten-wicket match hauls, earning him the accolade of Bowler of the First-Class Season.

Nanayakkara continued his strong form with 18 wickets at 17.33 in 2023, followed by 11 wickets at 29.72 in the 2023/24 season. Overall, he boasts 121 first-class wickets at an impressive average of 18.56, featuring 14 five-wicket hauls, underscoring his consistent threat with the ball.

His skill and consistency have marked him as a star for the future. During his maiden UK stint in 2025, Kaumal impressed for Fives and Heronians in the Essex League, maintaining a bowling average of around 20, proving his ability to adapt and succeed in English conditions.

Looking ahead, Kaumal is eager to return to the UK in 2026, offering clubs a high-quality spin option with proven wicket-taking credentials and a bright cricketing future.