Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka |
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| Nickname | Chari |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Hometown | Elpitiya, Sri Lanka |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Ethnicity | Sinhalese |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Richmond College, Galle (2017) |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Kavindika Asalanka |
| Marriage Date | 28/11/2022 |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Kavindika Asalanka |
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Family
| Father | Vijith Priyanth (businessman) |
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| Mother | Tanuja Asalanka (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Brother - Hiruk (Younger), Sister - 1 |
| Spouse | Kavindika Asalanka |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #72 (Sri Lanka), #72 (Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Teams |
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| Batting Style | Left-hand Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Offbreak | ||||||
| Notable Achievements |
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Favourites
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive |
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Style Quotient
| Fitness Regimen | Charith maintains his fitness through a strict workout routine and cycling. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/chari__72/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/Official.Charith.Asalanka/ | |
| https://x.com/asalankaca72 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Charith grew up in a middle-class family in Elipitiya, Sri Lanka. | |
| His late grandfather encouraged him to pursue cricket from a young age. | |
| He began playing cricket informally with friends before joining a school cricket team. | |
| His hard work and dedication at local clubs drew the attention of selectors. | |
| Charith was a top performer for Sri Lanka's Under-19 team, leading them in various tournaments. |
