Ranjan Madugalle
Full name Ranjan Senerath Madugalle
Born April 22, 1959, Kandy
Current age 50 years 78 days
Major teams Sri Lanka, Nondescripts Cricket Club
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm offbreak
Other Referee
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 21 | 39 | 4 | 1029 | 103 | 29.40 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 | ||
| ODIs | 63 | 56 | 5 | 950 | 73 | 18.62 | 1574 | 60.35 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | |
| First-class | 81 | 118 | 15 | 3301 | 142* | 32.04 | 2 | 20 | 42 | 0 | |||
| List A | 83 | 75 | 7 | 1335 | 73 | 19.63 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 21 | 5 | 84 | 38 | 0 | - | - | - | 2.71 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 63 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 1.50 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First-class | 81 | 342 | 159 | 2 | 1/18 | 79.50 | 2.78 | 171.0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| List A | 83 | 22 | 15 | 0 | - | - | - | 4.09 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Test debut | Sri Lanka v England at Colombo (PSS), Feb 17-21, 1982 scorecard |
| Last Test | England v Sri Lanka at Lord's, Aug 25-30, 1988 scorecard |
| Test statistics | |
| ODI debut | India v Sri Lanka at Manchester, Jun 16-18, 1979 scorecard |
| Last ODI | Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Dhaka, Oct 27, 1988 scorecard |
| ODI statistics | |
| First-class span | 1979 - 1988/89 |
| List A span | 1978/79 - 1989/90 |
| Test debut | Pakistan v Zimbabwe at Karachi, Dec 1-6, 1993 scorecard |
| Last Test | Australia v South Africa at Sydney, Jan 3-7, 2009 scorecard |
| Test matches | 110 |
| Test statistics | |
| ODI debut | Pakistan v Zimbabwe at Karachi, Dec 24, 1993 scorecard |
| Last ODI | Kenya v Netherlands at Potchefstroom, Apr 19, 2009 scorecard |
| ODI matches | 235 |
| ODI statistics | |
| T20I debut | Bangladesh v Zimbabwe at Khulna, Nov 28, 2006 scorecard |
| Last T20I | England v West Indies at The Oval, Jun 15, 2009 scorecard |
| T20I matches | 26 |
| T20I statistics |
An ever-present fixture during Sri Lanka's formative years in the Test arena, Madugalle was a stylish right-hand batsman whose career record perhaps does not reflect his talent. Making his debut in Sri Lanka's maiden Test against England in 1981-82, he made an instant impact, top-scoring with a composed 65 after the top order had surrendered.
Madugalle was a solid performer during his career though at Test level the large scores eluded him. His only Test century was made against India in 1985-86 season at the SSC - he was far more comfortable on home wickets - in Sri Lanka his average was a healthy 42.76, while abroad it was a paltry 21.50. He was only once on the winning side in his 21 Tests, and he led Sri Lanka in two Tests, although the experience was a trying one losing both to Australia and England, and suffering a lean spell with the bat.
He became an ICC match referee in 1993 and in 2001 he was appointed as the first chief referee. His easy-going exterior and charming personality are a mask for someone who has a reputation as a strict disciplinarian.
Martin Williamson August 2006
- Stop embarrassing Pakistan - Younis (Jun 15, 2009)
- India withdraw charge against Hogg (Jan 14, 2008)
- Madugalle invites captains for 'cool-off' session (Jan 13, 2008)
- Madugalle confident of defusing crisis (Jan 10, 2008)
- Match referee to speak to captains about poor behaviour (Aug 1, 2007)
Jan 14, 2008
Ricky Ponting, Anil Kumble and Ranjan Madugalle meet ahead of the Perth Test
© AFP
Jul 19, 2007
Michael Vaughan and Rahul Dravid at the toss with Ranjan Madugalle, the match referee
© Getty Images
Jul 19, 2007
Michael Vaughan tosses the coin
© Getty Images
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