Samith Tillakaratne

Samitha Tillakaratne (born 20 November 1978) was a Sri Lankan cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club. He was born in Galle.

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Tillakaratne made a single first-class appearance for the side, during the 2000–01 season, against Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club. From the opening order, he scored 7 runs in the first innings in which he batted, and 9 runs in the second.

In addition to his club career, Tillakaratne was the captain of St. Aloysius College 1st XI cricket team during the 1997/98 season, where he showcased his leadership skills and cricketing prowess at the school level.

In the 1998 season, St. Aloysius College played 13 matches, with Samitha Tillekeratne leading the team as a 4th-year player. Tillekeratne served as their middle-order batsman and also fulfilled the role of wicketkeeper for the side. This right-hand batsman displayed his skill and dedication, scoring more than 350 runs throughout the season, including two half-centuries. Additionally, he proved his prowess behind the stumps by claiming 25 victims, showcasing his versatility and contribution to the team's success