Athapaththu and Nissanka honored at Sri Lanka Cricket awards
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
At the Sri Lanka Cricket awards held on August 7, 2026, Athapaththu and Nissanka received top honors for their performances. The event also recognized the contributions of Michael Tissera and Anura Tennekoon, who were awarded lifetime achievement awards. This recognition highlights the achievements and impact of these individuals within Sri Lankan cricket history. The awards reflect the ongoing efforts by Sri Lanka Cricket to celebrate and support its prominent players and contributors.
- •Athapaththu and Nissanka win top honors at the awards ceremony.
- •Michael Tissera and Anura Tennekoon receive lifetime achievement awards.
- •The awards celebrate contributions to Sri Lankan cricket.
- •Event took place on August 7, 2026.
- 9:35 AMESPNcricinfo — Athapaththu and Nissanka win top honours at Sri Lanka Cricket awards
"Michael Tissera and Anura Tennekoon among four recipients of Sri Lanka Cricket's lifetime achievement awards
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