Danushka Gunathilaka: Age, Stats ,Height, Career , Net Worth ,Controversies and More

Danushka Gunathilaka is a talented Sri Lankan Cricketer who is famously known as a top-order batsman and a bowler(occasionally) in various International formats. He has earned a strong reputation with polarising views from the audience, with some appreciating his body of work in his career, while some criticise his attitude on the ground and in personal life.

We will discuss about Danushka Gunathilaka: Age, Stats ,Height, Career , Net Worth and More

Danushka Gunathilaka Biography  

Mestiyage Don Danishka Gunathilaka was born on 17th March, 1991 in Panadura, Sri Lanka. He follows Buddhism and currently lives in Panadura in Sri Lanka. His role in the teams is an All-rounder, and his batting style is Left-Hand Batsman. His bowling style is right-arm off break. He is lovingly called by his closest ones and his team members as Danyy, Dasnyy Sir and Nywara Hamu.  

Danushka Gunathilaka Age 

Danushka Gunathilaka was born on 17th March 1991, and his age as of 2025 is 34  years old. His zodiac sign is Pisces.  And the Pisces traits, such as being flexible, adaptable and empathetic, can clearly be shown in Danushka Gunathilaka while he is on the ground. 

Danushka Gunathilaka Height & Physical Appearance 

Danushka Gunathilaka stands tall at 6’1”feet (185 cm).  His weight is 70kg (154 lbs). His eyes are black in colour he has black hair. His body measurements are 41- 32- 13 inches. He has two tattoos, one on the left arm,” It’s the runs that I bleed,”  and another on the left wrist, “ DG 70”.  

Danushka Gunathilaka  Education Qualifications

There is not much information about Danushka Gunathilaka’s educational qualifications and his educational background. He has completed his college degree from Mahanama College in Colombo. 

Danushka Gunathilaka Family Background

The information about Danushka Gunathilaka’s family is unavailable on the internet.

Relationship & Marital Status 

Danushka Gunathilaka’s relationship details are unknown to the public eye.

   Sports Career Highlights & Achievements

• Danushka his playing cricket in the year 2007-08 in the Inter-Provincial Twenty 20 tournament for Sri Lanka School. 
• He later played for Colombo Cricket Club in 2009-10. 
• Danushka played under-19 cricket at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. 
• He has been an important contributor to the Lanka Premier League for being the top run scorer in 2020, scoring 476 runs in 10 matches for Galle Gladiators, leading the team to victory. 
• Gunathilaka made his ODI debut on 1st November 2015 against the West Indies. 
• He made his T20I debut against New Zealand on the 7th January 2016. 
• Danushka made his Test debut on 26th July 2017 against India in Galle. 
• He is known for his aggressive and assertive attitude on the field and scoring a maiden ODI century on 6th July 2017 against Zimbabwe. 
• He has made over 1600 runs with 2 centuries and numerous fifties in ODIs. 
• Danushka scored over 500 runs with a century and numerous fifties in Test matches. 
• He has scored over 500 runs in the T20Is. 
• He has been an occasional wicket-taker in the ODIs and T20Is 

 Debut Matches: Danushka Gunathilaka 

   Danushka Gunathilaka Recent Matches 

Danushka Gunathilaka Stats 

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Batting & Fielding Stats 

Current Teams of Danushka Gunathilaka 

1. Sri Lanka
2. Sinhalese Sports Club
3. Durdanto Dhaka 
4. Schools Invitation XI 
5. Sri Lanka A 
6. Sri Lanka Cricket Combined XI 
7. Sri Lanka Under-23s 
8. Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club 
9. Dambulla Sixers 
10. Colombo Cricket Club 
11. Galle Gladiators 
12. Southern Express 
13. Sri Lanka-19s 
14. Sylhet Sixers 

 Danushka Gunathilaka: Controversies & Media Limelight 

Sexual Assault Charges

• During the T20 World Cup in Australia in November 2022, Danushka was accused of sexual assault by a 29-year-old woman from Sydney in the eastern suburb of Rose Bay. 
• He was charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent. 
• The woman claimed that she met Danushka through a dating platform and the sexual crime happened in her house on 2nd November, 2022. 
• Danushka was arrested from the team hotel on 6th November, 2022, in Sydney. He spent 11 days in custody.  
• He was then granted bail with a few conditions, such as daily police reporting, curfew, and a ban on contacting the survivor. 
• In May 2023, three out of four sexual assault charges were dropped. 
• In September 2023, Gunathilaka was found to be not guilty due to a lack of proof. 

Disciplinary Charges 

• Danushka was suspended for six limited-overs in international matches( got reduced to three) and was fined for a poor attitude toward training and missing his training sessions in October 2017. 
• He was rebuked by ICC for breaching the Level 1 Code of Conduct during the tri-nation series against Bangladesh in January 2018. 
• In the same year, in July, he was suspended by Sri Lanka for breaking the team curfew rule after his Test against South Africa. He was fined for his math fees and suspended from six matches.  
• Danushka was rebuked by the ICC for his abusive language to the West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran in March 2021. 
• Gunathilaka was suspended in June 2021, along with two other Sri Lankan teammates, for breaking the bio-secure bubble in the England tour. 
• He received a one-year suspension from his international cricket career in July 2021,  but he got a relaxation after he was allowed to play in January 2022.  

Danushka Gunathilaka Net Worth  (As of 2025)

As of 2025, there is no public information about Danushka Gunathilaka’s net worth. His income sources come from his international match fees, brand collaborations and his investments

Has Danushka Gunathilaka retired? 

Danushka, at the age of 30, announced his retirement from Test Cricket with immediate effect to put his focus only on the shorter formats.  This news was confirmed by Sri Lanka Cricket(SLC) ON 8th  January, 2022. He expressed his desire to play shorter formats, where he has played a total of 56 ODIs and 23 T20Is. He played 9 matches at an average of 28.50 with one century, scoring 456 runs. 

Social Media Profile

Danushka Gunthilaka is active on various social media platforms where he posts photos to engage with his fans. He posts his pictures of different travel destinations, his brand collaborations, and his casual photos. 

Quick facts of Danushka Gunathilaka 

• His father is a big-time cricket fan, and that inspired him to pursue cricket as a full-time
•  Career.
• He admires Mahela Jayawardene, Brett Lee, and AB de Villiers.  
• He is a non-vegetarian. 
• His favourite place to travel is London. 
• He likes to eat Pasta as his cheat meal. 
• He is a gym freak and likes to keep his body healthy through regular exercise. 
• His favourite colours are White, Black and Red. 

Conclusion

Danushka Gunathilaka, in his long-standing career, has achieved a lot, which shows his passion and dedication towards cricket as a sport. However, his life has never been hidden in the public eye, whether it was charges of sexual assault against him or his discipline and attitude on the field. He has been open and highlighted in the media limelight, making him a controversial figure. 

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