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Muttiah Muralitharan on February 3

Mahela Jaywardena passed 8000 runs

In 03rd of February 2009, Sri Lankan classy batsman Mahela Jayawardena passed ODI 8000 runs in when he reached 17 in 3rd ODI between India and Sri Lanka. He achieved this milestone in his 278th ODI match

Muttiah Muralitharan equaled World Record

In 3rd of February 2009, Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan took his 502nd ODI wicket and equaled Pakistan Left-arm fast bowler Wasim Akram’s record Most wickets in ODI matches.

Nuwan Kulasekara reached 100 wickets

In 3rd of February 2011, Sri Lankan bowler Nuwan Kulasekara reached 100 wickets in ODI matches when he dismissed Kemar Roach , as his 2nd wicket in the West Indies innings.

Upul Tharanga scored his 9th Hundred

In 3rd of February 2011, Sri Lankan opening batsman Upul Tharanga made his 9th hundred in ODI matches. He scored 101 runs in ODI match between Sri Lanka and West Indies.

Roshen Silva maiden Hundred

In 03rd of February 2018, Sri Lanka middle order batsman Roshen Silva made his maiden hundred in Test matches. He scored 109 runs against Bangladesh.

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