Aravinda de Silva

One of the most elegant and talented batsmen in cricket history, whose match-winning century in the 1996 World Cup final and exquisite strokeplay made him a Sri Lankan icon.

Aravinda de Silva is regarded as Sri Lanka's finest batsman and one of the greatest of his era. His masterful 107 not out in the 1996 World Cup final — where he also took three wickets — is one of cricket's great match-winning all-round performances. A player of exquisite timing and footwork against spin, de Silva consistently produced world-class cricket on the biggest stages.