Name | Sanoj Darshika |
Date of Birth | 22/01/1999 |
Age | 24 |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Player Status | Placed (East Lancs CC - Lancashire League) |
Playing Role | Batting All-Rounder (Spin) |
Bowling Style | RA Leg Spin |
Batting Style | RH Top Order Bat |
Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
Major Teams | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club, Chilaw Marians Cricket Club, Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club, Panadura Sports Club, Dambulla |
Coaching Qualifications | ECB Core Coach |
Sanoj Darshika is a hugely talented batting all-rounder currently playing for Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club, following stints with Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club (2018/19-2021/22), Panadura Sports Club (2020/21), and Chilaw Marians (2019/20).
Darshika has become a domestic stand-out since his first-class debut during the 2018/19 season. At the point of writing (31/07/23), he has racked up 1,383 runs at 43.21 in his 26 red ball matches, alongside 16 wickets at 35.68 with his developing leg-spin. He has also racked up 330 runs at 33 in List A cricket.
The former Prince of Wales schoolboy has, over the past three seasons, also dominated UK club cricket. Playing for Denby in the Drakes Huddersfield League (2021-23), he has churned out 3,119 runs at 62.73 with 18 fifties, and 10 centuries (including 2 doubles), alongside 29 wickets at 16.44 with 6 five-wicket hauls.
Given his exploits in recent seasons, East Lancs have signed the Sri Lankan all-rounder ahead of their 2024 Lancashire League campaign.
Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
---|---|---|---|---|
Denby (2023) | 632 | 57.45 | 20 | 15.30 |
Denby (2022) | 1594 | 63.67 | 51 | 17.00 |
Denby (2021) | 973 | 64.67 | 28 | 16.25 |
Name | Sanoj Darshika |
Date of Birth | 22/01/1999 |
Age | 24 |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Player Status | Placed |
Playing Role | Batting All-Rounder (Spin) |
Player Status | Placed (East Lancs CC - Lancashire League) |
Bowling Style | RA Leg Spin |
Batting Style | RH Top Order Bat |
Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
Major Teams | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club, Chilaw Marians Cricket Club, Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club, Panadura Sports Club, Dambulla |
Coaching Qualifications | ECB Core Coach |
Sanoj Darshika is a hugely talented batting all-rounder currently playing for Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club, following stints with Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club (2018/19-2021/22), Panadura Sports Club (2020/21), and Chilaw Marians (2019/20).
Darshika has become a domestic stand-out since his first-class debut during the 2018/19 season. At the point of writing (31/07/23), he has racked up 1,383 runs at 43.21 in his 26 red ball matches, alongside 16 wickets at 35.68 with his developing leg-spin. He has also racked up 330 runs at 33 in List A cricket.
The former Prince of Wales schoolboy has, over the past three seasons, also dominated UK club cricket. Playing for Denby in the Drakes Huddersfield League (2021-23), he has churned out 3,119 runs at 62.73 with 18 fifties, and 10 centuries (including 2 doubles), alongside 29 wickets at 16.44 with 6 five-wicket hauls.
Given his exploits in recent seasons, East Lancs have signed the Sri Lankan all-rounder ahead of their 2024 Lancashire League campaign.
Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
---|---|---|---|---|
Denby (2023) | 632 | 57.45 | 20 | 15.30 |
Denby (2022) | 1594 | 63.67 | 51 | 17.00 |
Denby (2021) | 973 | 64.67 | 28 | 16.25 |