Niroshan Dickwella

His early breakthrough came in school cricket. In 2012 he scored more than 1000 runs and helped Trinity College win the title, a season that earned him the Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year award. He went on to become a regular for Nondescripts Cricket Club in domestic cricket, where he opened the batting and kept wicket. He also became known as a highly attacking player in limited overs cricket.

Steady form and strong showings in important games pushed him up the ladder. One highlight was a rapid hundred in the final of the 2013 Inter-Provincial One-Day tournament. Selectors then moved him into the Sri Lanka 'A' team, and he joined the national squad shortly afterwards. His first steps in international cricket were encouraging, particularly in the shorter formats.

His career has also had setbacks. He missed out on the 2019 World Cup squad when the selectors chose Kusal Perera instead. Critics have often said he gives his wicket away too easily, but the same adventurous approach is what makes his batting so entertaining to watch.