The Unyielding Spirit of Dinesh Chandimal: Sri Lanka’s Cricketing Stalwart

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The Unyielding Spirit of Dinesh Chandimal: Sri Lanka's Cricketing Stalwart
The Unyielding Spirit of Dinesh Chandimal: Sri Lanka’s Cricketing Stalwart

Dinesh Chandimal isn’t just a name on a Sri Lankan cricket team sheet; he’s a narrative of resilience, explosive talent, and unwavering dedication etched into the nation’s sporting soul. From the sun-drenched school grounds of Ambalangoda to the cauldrons of international Test cricket, ODI, and T20I arenas, Chandimal’s journey embodies the fighting spirit of Sri Lankan cricket.

Forged in the Furnace of Domestic Dominance:

Chandimal’s legend began early. At Dharmasoka College and later captaining Ananda College, Colombo, he rewrote Sri Lankan school cricket history. His record-shattering season, featuring an unprecedented aggregate of 1,580 runs and 13 outright wins, earned him the coveted Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year Award in 2009. This precocious talent seamlessly transitioned to the domestic circuit with the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) and later the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club, where he cemented his reputation as a formidable right-handed batsman. His prowess wasn’t limited to batting; as a wicket-keeper, he set the Youth ODI record for Sri Lanka with 51 dismissals. His domestic peak arrived in August 2020 when he smashed an unbeaten 354 runs for the Army against Saracens CC, the highest score ever recorded in Sri Lankan domestic first-class cricket, surpassing Kithuruwan Vithanage’s 351. Stints in leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Rajasthan Royals and the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with Chittagong Vikings further honed his aggressive style, alongside captaincy roles for Colombo in the Super Four Provincial Tournament, Super Provincial One Day Tournament, and the SLC T20 League. He became a mainstay in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), featuring for the Colombo Kings and Colombo Stars.

International Ascent: Debuts, Centuries, and Leadership:

Chandimal’s international career ignited at the 2010 ICC World Twenty20. His Test debut against South Africa in Durban (December 2011) was historic: twin half-centuries (58 and 54) made him the first Sri Lankan to achieve this feat on debut, spearheading Sri Lanka’s first Test win in South Africa. His maiden ODI century, a match-winning 111 against India in Zimbabwe (2010), announced him as the youngest Sri Lankan to reach that ODI milestone. Chandimal was integral to Sri Lanka’s runner-up finish at the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 and their triumphant 2014 ICC World Twenty20 campaign, initially leading the team in the group stages.

His batting brilliance shone brightly: the fastest fifty by a Sri Lankan in a Cricket World Cup (22 balls vs Australia, 2015), a defiant unbeaten 162 to secure a famous Test victory over India (2015), and crucial contributions during challenging tours of England and Australia (2016). His versatility saw him excel both in the middle order and as an opener.

The Weight of Captaincy and Adversity:

Captaincy became a significant chapter. Appointed Sri Lanka’s youngest ODI captain in 2013, he also led the T20I side and served as vice-captain. He guided Sri Lanka to memorable victories, including a record T20I chase of 193 against Bangladesh (2018) and the Bangladesh Tri-Nation Series title (2018). His Test captaincy tenure began dramatically with a record-breaking chase of 388 against Zimbabwe (2017) – the best successful chase in Asia at the time. He scored his maiden Test century as captain (155*) in a nail-biting win over Pakistan in Abu Dhabi (2017) and led Sri Lanka in their inaugural day-night Test victory against Pakistan later that year. Chandimal also holds the distinction of captaining the SLC Reds in the SLC Invitational T20 League.

However, his leadership faced turbulent waters during the 2018 ball-tampering controversy in St. Lucia against the West Indies. Accused of applying saliva altered by sweets to the ball, Chandimal pleaded not guilty but received a ban. The incident caused significant disruption, leading to Sri Lanka taking the field “under protest” after a delay, resulting in five penalty runs awarded to the West Indies. This, coupled with fluctuating form, led to periods out of the team.

Resurgence: The Phoenix Rises (2022-Present):

True champions are defined by their comebacks. Since 2022, Chandimal has experienced a phenomenal Test cricket resurgence. Against Bangladesh (May 2022), his twelfth Test century fueled a massive total. His magnum opus came against Australia in Galle (July 2022): an unbeaten 205 – the first double century by a Sri Lankan against Australia. This monumental innings powered Sri Lanka to an innings victory, their first ever against Australia, securing a series draw (1-1) and the shared Warne-Muralidaran Trophy.

Promoted to number 3, he thrived. A magnificent 232-run partnership with Angelo Mathews against Afghanistan (February 2024), where both scored centuries (Chandimal’s 15th Test century), set up a 10-wicket win. His dominance continued with his 16th Test century against New Zealand (September 2024), contributing to a colossal 602 and another innings victory, propelling Sri Lanka up the World Test Championship table.

The Legacy of a Fighter:

Dinesh Chandimal’s career is a testament to grit. From domestic first-class record-breaker to international cricket centurion, from captain navigating triumphs and controversies to the experienced middle-order rock and now a dominant number 3, his journey is marked by relentless perseverance. Holding 16 Test centuries and 4 ODI centuries, and recognized in the Wisden World Test Championship XI for 2021-2023, Chandimal remains an indispensable pillar of Sri Lankan cricket. He is the embodiment of a cricketer who stares down adversity and emerges stronger, his bat telling a story of unwavering passion for the game and his nation. The chapters of his impressive career are still being written.

Test centuries

Test centuries scored by Dinesh Chandimal[99]
No. Score Against Pos. Inn. Test Venue H/A/N Date Result Ref
1 116* 40px Flag of Bangladesh.svg Bangladesh 6 1 1/2 Galle International Stadium, Galle Home 13 March 2013 Drawn [100]
2 102 40px Flag of Bangladesh.svg Bangladesh 6 2 2/2 R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Home 16 March 2013 Won [101]
3 100* 40px Flag of Bangladesh.svg Bangladesh 5 3 2/2 Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram Away 4 February 2014 Drawn [102]
4 162* † 40px Flag of India.svg India 6 3 1/3 Galle International Stadium, Galle Home 12 August 2015 Won [103]
5 151 40px WestIndiesCricketFlagPre1999.svg West Indies 4 1 1/2 Galle International Stadium, Galle Home 14 October 2015 Won [104]
6 126 40px Flag of England.svg England 6 3 2/3 Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Away 27 May 2016 Lost [105]
7 132 40px Flag of Australia %28converted%29.svg Australia 6 1 3/3 Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo Home 13 August 2016 Won [106]
8 138 40px Flag of Bangladesh.svg Bangladesh 4 1 2/2 R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Home 15 March 2017 Lost [107]
9 155* ‡ 40px Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan 5 1 1/2 Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Neutral 28 September 2017 Won [108]
10 164 ‡ India India 5 1 3/3 Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi Away 2 December 2017 Drawn [109]
11 119^ ‡ 40px WestIndiesCricketFlagPre1999.svg West Indies 5 1 2/3 Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet Away 14 June 2018 Drawn [110]
12 124 40px Flag of Bangladesh.svg Bangladesh 7 2 2/2 Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur Away 23 May 2022 Won [111]
13 206* 40px Flag of Australia %28converted%29.svg Australia 5 2 2/2 Galle International Stadium, Galle Home 8 July 2022 Won [112]
14 102* 40px Cricket Ireland flag.svg Ireland 5 1 1/2 Galle International Stadium, Galle Home 16 April 2023 Won [113]
15 107 40px Flag of Afghanistan %282013%E2%80%932021%29.svg Afghanistan 5 2 1/1 Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo Home 2 February 2024 Won [114]
16 116 40px Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 3 1 2/2 Galle International Stadium, Galle Home 26 September 2024 Won [115]

One Day International Centuries

ODI Centuries Scored by Dinesh Chandimal
No. Score Against Pos. Inn. S/R Venue H/A/N Date Result Ref
1 111 † India India 3 2 94.06 Harare Sports Club, Harare N 5 June 2010 Won [116]
2 105*† England England 3 2 83.33 Lord’s, London A 3 July 2011 Won [117]
3 100*† 40px Cricket Ireland flag.svg Ireland 4 1 93.45 Malahide Cricket Club Ground, Dublin A 16 June 2016 Won [118]
4 102 Australia Australia 4 1 78.46 Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla H 28 August 2016 Lost [119]

Personal life

On 26 December 2004, Dinesh was just a 14-year-old boy when his family home was destroyed by the Indian Ocean Tsunami tragedy. He still frequents Balapitiya, to memorialize the tragic incident which devastated his family.[120][121]

Chandimal’s younger brother Kamesh Nirmal is also a cricketer.[During second round of the Inter School Under-17 Division I tournament in 2017, Kamesh scored a match winning century against St. Xavier’s College, Marawila and Ananda won the match by 129 runs.Following his brother’s foot steps Kamesh scored a brilliant century in the 89th Battle of the Maroons.

Chandimal married his longtime partner Ishika Jayasekara on 1 May 2015 in Colombo.[124][125][126] In October 2020, he was commissioned as a Major in the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force attached the Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps.

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