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{{Short description|Sri Lankan cricketer}}
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'''Stanley Jayasinghe''' (born January 19, 1931 in [[Badulla]]) is a former [[Sri Lanka]]n cricketer who played for [[Ceylon]] prior to the country being renamed Sri Lanka, and prior to them receiving either Test of ODI status. He was a right-handed batsman and part-time offbreak bowler. In his [[first-class cricket]] career which began in 1949/50 he also played cricket in England for [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]]. In 1965 he publicly refused to play against the white-only South Africans who were touring England, after his own experiences of racism playing against the South Africans in 1960.<ref>Brown and Hogsbjerg, ''Apartheid is not a game'', 29</ref> He retired in 1968/69.
'''Stanley Jayasinghe''' (born January 19, 1931, in [[Badulla]]) is a former [[Sri Lanka]]n cricketer who played for [[Ceylon]] prior to the country being renamed Sri Lanka, and prior to them receiving either Test of ODI status. He was a right-handed batsman and part-time offbreak bowler. In his [[first-class cricket]] career which began in 1949/50 he also played cricket in England for [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]]. In 1965 he publicly refused to play against the white-only South Africans who were touring England, after his own experiences of racism playing against the South Africans in 1960.<ref>Brown and Hogsbjerg, ''Apartheid is not a game'', 29</ref> He retired in 1968/69.


In September 2018, he was one of 49 former Sri Lankan cricketers felicitated by [[Sri Lanka Cricket]], to honour them for their services before Sri Lanka became a [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|full member]] of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.srilankacricket.lk/news/sri-lanka-cricket-to-felicitate-49-past-cricketers |title=Sri Lanka Cricket to felicitate 49 past cricketers |work=Sri Lanka Cricket |accessdate=5 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.srilankacricket.lk/news/slc-launched-the-program-to-felicitate-ex-cricketers |title=SLC launched the program to felicitate ex-cricketers |work=Sri Lanka Cricket |accessdate=5 September 2018}}</ref>
In September 2018, he was one of 49 former Sri Lankan cricketers felicitated by [[Sri Lanka Cricket]], to honour them for their services before Sri Lanka became a [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|full member]] of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.srilankacricket.lk/news/sri-lanka-cricket-to-felicitate-49-past-cricketers |title=Sri Lanka Cricket to felicitate 49 past cricketers |work=Sri Lanka Cricket |accessdate=5 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.srilankacricket.lk/news/slc-launched-the-program-to-felicitate-ex-cricketers |title=SLC launched the program to felicitate ex-cricketers |work=Sri Lanka Cricket |accessdate=5 September 2018}}</ref>
==Early life==
==Early life==
Stanley who was educated at [[Nalanda College, Colombo]] captained Nalanda College first XI cricket team in 1951.<ref>[http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2009/01/18/spo10.asp Stanley Jayasinghe - 78 not out tomorrow - served cricket well!]</ref> Some of Stanley's notable classmates at Nalanda College were [[Karunaratne Abeysekera]], Dr [[Harischandra Wijayatunga]], Dr [[Hudson Silva]], Hon. Dr [[Dharmasena Attygalle]], Dr [[Henry Jayasena]], Hon. [[Rupa Karunathilake]], [[Bernie Wijesekera]].<ref name="A">{{cite web|url=http://www.island.lk/2007/12/12/midweek4.html|title=Henry Jayasena ‘A gifted and decent human being….’|accessdate=2014-06-23|year=2007|publisher=island}}</ref><ref name="B">{{cite web|url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2011/12/07/art03.asp|title=In memory of Henry Jayasena|accessdate=2014-06-23|year=2011|publisher=island}}</ref>
Stanley who was educated at [[Nalanda College, Colombo]] captained Nalanda College first XI cricket team in 1951.<ref>[https://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2009/01/18/spo10.asp Stanley Jayasinghe - 78 not out tomorrow - served cricket well!]</ref> Some of Stanley's notable classmates at Nalanda College were [[Karunaratne Abeysekera]], Dr [[Harischandra Wijayatunga]], Dr [[Hudson Silva]], Hon. Dr [[Dharmasena Attygalle]], Dr [[Henry Jayasena]], Hon. [[Rupa Karunathilake]], [[Bernie Wijesekera]].<ref name="A">{{cite web|url=http://www.island.lk/2007/12/12/midweek4.html|title=Henry Jayasena ‘A gifted and decent human being….’|accessdate=2014-06-23|year=2007|publisher=island}}</ref><ref name="B">{{cite web|url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2011/12/07/art03.asp|title=In memory of Henry Jayasena|accessdate=2014-06-23|year=2011|publisher=island}}</ref>


Former All Ceylon and [[Nondescripts Cricket Club]] cricketer Carl Obeysekera and Ashley de Silva who were also from Nalanda College played for Ceylon at the same time.<ref>[http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=2016/09/06/sports/92375 Stanley Jayasinghe the trail blazer]</ref>
Former All Ceylon and [[Nondescripts Cricket Club]] cricketer Carl Obeysekera and Ashley de Silva who were also from Nalanda College played for Ceylon at the same time.<ref>[http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=2016/09/06/sports/92375 Stanley Jayasinghe the trail blazer]</ref>
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==Cricket administrator==
==Cricket administrator==
Stanley Jayasinghe also has been one time a member of the National Selection Committee and Manager of Sri Lanka cricket team. <ref>[http://www.nation.lk/2010/02/21/sports5.htm Living Legends – Stanley Jayasinghe Stanley, the traditionalist]</ref>
Stanley Jayasinghe also has been one time a member of the National Selection Committee and Manager of Sri Lanka cricket team.<ref>[http://www.nation.lk/2010/02/21/sports5.htm Living Legends – Stanley Jayasinghe Stanley, the traditionalist]</ref>
Stanley was a hugely sought-after coach in Sri Lanka from the late 1970's. His coaching style, coupled with a caring, fatherly treatment towards his students, made him one of the most successful coaches in the country during the 70's and 80's. He later was appointed the Manager of the Sri Lankan cricket team and developed it to very high standards, laying the discipline and attitude in the players he managed, who later led the Sri Lankan team to its one and only ODI World Cup in 1996.


==Family life==
==Family life==
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[[Category:People from Badulla]]
[[Category:People from Badulla]]
[[Category:A. E. R. Gilligan's XI cricketers]]
[[Category:A. E. R. Gilligan's XI cricketers]]
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Latest revision as of 01:00, 20 April 2024

Stanley Jayasinghe
Personal information
Born (1931-01-19) 19 January 1931 (age 93)
Badulla, Ceylon
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight arm off-spin
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1961 to 1965Leicestershire
Career statistics
Competition FC List A
Matches 144 2
Runs scored 6,811 19
Batting average 27.91 9.50
100s/50s 6/40 0/0
Top score 135 18
Balls bowled 2,494 0
Wickets 34 –
Bowling average 35.20 –
5 wickets in innings 1 –
10 wickets in match 0 –
Best bowling 6/38 –
Catches/stumpings 109/0 1/0
Source: Cricinfo, 21 January 2024


Stanley Jayasinghe (born January 19, 1931, in Badulla) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played for Ceylon prior to the country being renamed Sri Lanka, and prior to them receiving either Test of ODI status. He was a right-handed batsman and part-time offbreak bowler. In his first-class cricket career which began in 1949/50 he also played cricket in England for Leicestershire. In 1965 he publicly refused to play against the white-only South Africans who were touring England, after his own experiences of racism playing against the South Africans in 1960.[1] He retired in 1968/69.

In September 2018, he was one of 49 former Sri Lankan cricketers felicitated by Sri Lanka Cricket, to honour them for their services before Sri Lanka became a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC).[2][3]

Early life[edit]

Stanley who was educated at Nalanda College, Colombo captained Nalanda College first XI cricket team in 1951.[4] Some of Stanley's notable classmates at Nalanda College were Karunaratne Abeysekera, Dr Harischandra Wijayatunga, Dr Hudson Silva, Hon. Dr Dharmasena Attygalle, Dr Henry Jayasena, Hon. Rupa Karunathilake, Bernie Wijesekera.[5][6]

Former All Ceylon and Nondescripts Cricket Club cricketer Carl Obeysekera and Ashley de Silva who were also from Nalanda College played for Ceylon at the same time.[7]

Stanley was adjudged the Times of Ceylon Sportsman of the Year in 1951.[8]

Stanley Jayasinghe

Cricket administrator[edit]

Stanley Jayasinghe also has been one time a member of the National Selection Committee and Manager of Sri Lanka cricket team.[9] Stanley was a hugely sought-after coach in Sri Lanka from the late 1970's. His coaching style, coupled with a caring, fatherly treatment towards his students, made him one of the most successful coaches in the country during the 70's and 80's. He later was appointed the Manager of the Sri Lankan cricket team and developed it to very high standards, laying the discipline and attitude in the players he managed, who later led the Sri Lankan team to its one and only ODI World Cup in 1996.

Family life[edit]

Stanley is married to Erika, a German and they are blessed with a daughter, Yvonne.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Brown and Hogsbjerg, Apartheid is not a game, 29
  2. ^ "Sri Lanka Cricket to felicitate 49 past cricketers". Sri Lanka Cricket. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  3. ^ "SLC launched the program to felicitate ex-cricketers". Sri Lanka Cricket. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  4. ^ Stanley Jayasinghe - 78 not out tomorrow - served cricket well!
  5. ^ "Henry Jayasena 'A gifted and decent human being….'". island. 2007. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  6. ^ "In memory of Henry Jayasena". island. 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  7. ^ Stanley Jayasinghe the trail blazer
  8. ^ Stanley Jayasinghe the nonagenarian: going strong
  9. ^ Living Legends – Stanley Jayasinghe Stanley, the traditionalist
  10. ^ Stanley Jayasinghe a complete cricketer
  • Brown, Geoff and Hogsbjerg, Christian. Apartheid is not a Game: Remembering the Stop the Seventy Tour campaign. London: Redwords, 2020. ISBN 9781912926589.
  • "Stanley Jayasinghe". cricinfo.com - Cricinfo profile. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
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