Apr 08 2014.
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Full name : Aravinda De Silva
Hometown : Colombo
Status : Married
Birthday : 17 October 1965
Idols : Viv Richards, Pete Sampras, Michael Schumacher and Michael Jordan
Passions : Travelling with the family, exploring other cultures and cuisines
Favourite colour : Depends on what it is used for
Favourite cartoon : Watching Baby T.V with my youngest son Yanik
You are considered the “most elegant batsman of his generation”. What was your secret?
My wife Anushka always says it was talent but really it was hard work, commitment, passion and self-belief .
How were you as a kid?
Adventurous
What keeps you busy today?
Work, spending time with my family and travelling. All of which I enjoy very much.
Your thoughts on T20 this year?
At the time of the interview, Sri Lanka had qualified to be in the finals. My wish and prayer is that they will bring the championship trophy home. This would be a fitting send off for Mahela and Sanga two cricketers I am really fond of.
Tell me about cricket at the time you were playing?
SL cricket started as an amateur sport and during my time it was just turning semiprofessional. Now that it is recognised as a professional sport, we must encourage and support the future generation to cope with demands, guiding them through our experiences.
One thing you can never forget about the World Cup back in 96?
How with great team spirit we were able to conquer the world, by beating one of the best teams the world has seen.
Your love for cars and cake .. how is that going?
My love has shifted direction with age, from cars to family and cake to Japanese food.
Do you believe in keeping in touch with friends?
Very much so
Tell me a little bit about your family?
I have a loving wife, thoughtful daughter Tiana and three lovable and fun loving boys Sampras, Akira and Yanik.
Favourite hangout spot?
London, so much so that my wife calls me a Londoner.
Your most memorable moments in cricket?
Being a part of Sri Lanka’s first ever test victory, both in SL and overseas.
Being a part of the winning ‘96 World Cup team
If...
If not cricket, what would you have been known for...
Wimbledon champion or a formula 1 driver.
If you woke up one day looking like Roshan Mahanama, you will..
Be a swim suit model
If you could be any flavour of ice cream what flavour would you be and why?
Dark chocolate because it’s an acquired taste !
If you could trade lives with anyone for a day who would it be and why?
My wife because she has the best life ever
If you could talk in your sleep what would you say?
That’s too private!
If you could have a drink with someone from history who would it be?
Geoffrey Bawa
In the Spot
Your views on Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene deciding to retire from Twenty20 Internationals after this World T20 in Bangladesh.?
I think it’s a good decision to quit when you are at the top.
Your thoughts on IPL?
It’s great entertainment
Would you consider Lasith a good captain?
Yes, as he shows good cricket sense
What do you think is the future for Sri Lankan Cricket?
I feel we have a great future as I see more talent in junior cricket here than elsewhere in the world. It’s up to us to guide and nurture this talent.
Have you ever considered politics?
No
Fun questions
What is one of the things you would put on your “bucket” list?
To drive around the world
Who do you admire the most?
My parents
What part of pop culture do you wish would just go away?
The not so good language
What is your favourite salty snack?
Maliban Crisco
Do you believe in God?
I practise the philosophy of Buddhism
What are you afraid of?
Drugs and violence
Do you have faith in the next generation?
I would like to think so for the sake of the children.
What makes you laugh?
Funny text messages, e mails and being around my humorous friends.
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Yunus Raheem says:
Apr 08, 2014 at 12:00 amAra is a genius cricketer the world has ever seen and has faced the fastest of speed bowling from his induction to cricket. A gentleman and captain would like to have, he even allowed Arjuna to cross the 5000 runs by any Sri Lankan test cricketer