Rose Fernando

Warnakolasooriya Rose Priyanka Fernando (born 28 July 1979) is a former Sri Lankan women's cricketer who represented the country in one Women's Test match, 37 WODIs and three WT20I. Her sister Hiruka also played cricket for Sri Lanka.[1]

Career

Fernando made her only Women's Test cricket appearance in a 1998 match against Pakistan. She scored 44 runs in the first innings, and took three wickets in the second innings.[2] Fernando played for Sri Lanka at the 2002 Indoor Cricket World Cup.[3] In 2009, she was given a contract by Sri Lanka Cricket.[4] In the same year, Fernando represented Sri Lanka at the 2009 Women's Cricket World Cup.[1] In a World Cup match against England, Fernando was reported for an illegal bowling action, as well as England bowler Jenny Gunn.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Former champion England ready to take on Asia alone". International Cricket Council. 28 February 2009. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Pakistan Women tour of Sri Lanka, Only Test: Sri Lanka Women v Pakistan Women at Colombo (Colts), Apr 17-20, 1998". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  3. ↑ Dhambarage, Chris (27 August 2002). "Sri Lanka confirm participation". Daily News. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "SLC contract women Cricketers". Sri Lanka Cricket. 16 March 2010. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "Gunn's action gets ICC clearance". BBC Sport. 13 March 2009. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
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