Name

Krishan Sanjula

Date of Birth 20/09/1998
Age 26
NationalitySri Lankan
Player Status Available
Playing Role Wicket-Keeper
Bowling Style RA Off Spin
Batting Style RH Top Order Bat
Entry Route (UK) International Sportsperson Visa
Major Teams Sri Lanka U19s, Sri Lanka Cricket Development XI, Sinhalese Sports Club

Krishan Sanjula is a highly promising wicket-keeper batter making significant strides in Sri Lankan domestic cricket. Known affectionately as “Wije,” he combines aggressive strokeplay with dependable glovework, making him a valuable asset to his team.

Career Overview

Early Promise:
A standout schoolboy prodigy and former Sri Lanka Under-19 star, Sanjula amassed an impressive 2,398 runs at 36.33 in Under-19 Division 1 cricket, including 6 centuries and a monumental double century (253). His powerful hitting was underlined by 55 sixes during the tournament.

Age-Group & Emerging Levels:
Progressing through Emerging and Under-23 Tournaments, Sanjula continued his prolific run-scoring, averaging 77 with 2 centuries in the 2016/17 season.

Domestic Breakthrough:
He debuted in first-class cricket for Sinhalese Sports Club in February 2017, playing in a squad featuring notable internationals such as Dasun Shanaka and Jeffrey Vandersay. Sanjula shone in the Premier Tournament, notably scoring 383 runs at 47.87 in the 2019/20 season and 401 runs at 33.41 in 2018/19.

White-Ball Specialist
Despite a slight dip in first-class form in recent seasons, Sanjula has excelled in the limited-overs formats:

50-over cricket: 238 runs at 59.50 (2021/22), 515 runs at 46.81 (2022), 625 runs at 41.66 (2023/24), 388 runs at 64.66 (2024)
T20 cricket: Among the top 5 run-scorers in the 2020/21 SLC Major Club T20 Tournament with 219 runs at 36.50, including 3 half-centuries

His standout moment came in the 2020/21 T20 final, where he scored an unbeaten 71 to lead Sinhalese Sports Club to victory, earning him the Player of the Final award.

Skills & Style
Explosive top-order batter capable of changing the game quickly
Reliable wicket-keeper with competent off-spin bowling ability
Experienced in high-pressure matches, with a reputation for impactful innings

Looking Ahead
Krishan Sanjula has established himself as a key player on the domestic stage and is poised to push for national team selection. Keen to expand his experience, he is seeking a UK club opportunity in 2026 to further develop his game in overseas conditions.

There are no overseas stats available for this player.

Name Krishan Sanjula
Date of Birth 20/09/1998
Age 26
NationalitySri Lankan
Player StatusAvailable
Playing RoleWicket-Keeper
Player Status Available
Bowling Style RA Off Spin
Batting Style RH Top Order Bat
Entry Route (UK) International Sportsperson Visa
Major Teams Sri Lanka U19s, Sri Lanka Cricket Development XI, Sinhalese Sports Club

Krishan Sanjula is a highly promising wicket-keeper batter making significant strides in Sri Lankan domestic cricket. Known affectionately as “Wije,” he combines aggressive strokeplay with dependable glovework, making him a valuable asset to his team.

Career Overview

Early Promise:
A standout schoolboy prodigy and former Sri Lanka Under-19 star, Sanjula amassed an impressive 2,398 runs at 36.33 in Under-19 Division 1 cricket, including 6 centuries and a monumental double century (253). His powerful hitting was underlined by 55 sixes during the tournament.

Age-Group & Emerging Levels:
Progressing through Emerging and Under-23 Tournaments, Sanjula continued his prolific run-scoring, averaging 77 with 2 centuries in the 2016/17 season.

Domestic Breakthrough:
He debuted in first-class cricket for Sinhalese Sports Club in February 2017, playing in a squad featuring notable internationals such as Dasun Shanaka and Jeffrey Vandersay. Sanjula shone in the Premier Tournament, notably scoring 383 runs at 47.87 in the 2019/20 season and 401 runs at 33.41 in 2018/19.

White-Ball Specialist
Despite a slight dip in first-class form in recent seasons, Sanjula has excelled in the limited-overs formats:

50-over cricket: 238 runs at 59.50 (2021/22), 515 runs at 46.81 (2022), 625 runs at 41.66 (2023/24), 388 runs at 64.66 (2024)
T20 cricket: Among the top 5 run-scorers in the 2020/21 SLC Major Club T20 Tournament with 219 runs at 36.50, including 3 half-centuries

His standout moment came in the 2020/21 T20 final, where he scored an unbeaten 71 to lead Sinhalese Sports Club to victory, earning him the Player of the Final award.

Skills & Style
Explosive top-order batter capable of changing the game quickly
Reliable wicket-keeper with competent off-spin bowling ability
Experienced in high-pressure matches, with a reputation for impactful innings

Looking Ahead
Krishan Sanjula has established himself as a key player on the domestic stage and is poised to push for national team selection. Keen to expand his experience, he is seeking a UK club opportunity in 2026 to further develop his game in overseas conditions.

There are no overseas stats available for this player.