August 31: Lasith Malinga reached 300 wickets

On This Day in 2001, Sri Lankan classy batsman Thilan Samaraweera became the 3rd Sri Lankan to score a hundred in Test debut.

On This Day in 2016, Sri Lankan opening batsman Avishka Fernando made his debut in ODI matches.

On This Day in 2017, Sri Lankan opening batsman Dilshan Munaweera made his debut in ODI matches.

On This Day in 2017, Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga reached 300 wickets in ODI matches.