Wanindu Hasaranga
QUICK-FIRE ROUND
Q: Your favourite cricket ground to play in here in Sri Lanka?
A: Galle International Stadium.
Q: Your favourite cricket ground to play in overseas?
A: Lord’s – my dream ground; I’ve yet to play a game there but hope I will one day.
Q: Your all-time favourite international cricketers are…?
A: Steve Smith and Virat Kohli
Q: Your all-time favourite Sri Lankan cricketer is…?
A: Angelo Mathews. He was also my first captain – a dream debut for me in every sense.
Q: Who do you fear bowling to the most?
A: Fear is just a word (chuckles).
Q: Who do you fear batting against the most?
A: Fear is just a word – again (and winks, this time around!).
Q: You prefer batting or bowling…?
A: I like both but my favorite is fielding. I love it.
Q: From past Sri Lankan cricket captains, who do you admire the most?
A: Angelo Mathews without a doubt.
Q: From past Sri Lankan batsmen, who do you admire the most?
A: Angelo Mathews will always be the only one on my list.
Q: From past Sri Lankan bowlers, who do you admire the most?
A: Lasith – the ‘Slinga Malinga.’
Today for Tomorrow
Tharika Fernando
LIFESTYLE
Q: What is your definition of ‘success’?
A: The ability to be happy and independent.
Q: How would your family and friends describe you?
A: My family would describe me as their naughtiest and most mischievous child! But my friends on the other hand, would say I’m someone they can always reach out to because I am always open to listening to their issues without passing judgement.
Q: You suddenly find yourself stranded alone on an unknown island… what are the five most important things you’d need?
A: Water, the rosary, some snacks, a hat and a notebook.
Q: What is your ideal holiday destination – and why?
A: I’d love to spend my days on the beaches of Thailand to feel calm and gain some clarity. But I also enjoy getaways to the mountains.
Q: If you could become an ambassador for a global cause, what would it be – and why?
A: I am really interested in learning about water governance and working on issues related to it. People must handle work on water related issues diplomatically and work together to ensure safe water access to all.
Q: How would you describe life in Sri Lanka?
A: It’s challenging. Being a female engineer who is working in an area that is male dominated can sometimes be nerve-wracking.
But it is interesting nonetheless; especially when it means we have to work together – regardless of our gender – towards a
common goal for the sake of our country.
Q: And how have you coped with the pandemic and related lockdowns?
A: I have used that time to work on different avenues of learning while also widening my network and upskilling myself.
And I participated in several youth related initiatives, volunteered to teach students for examinations and supported many other
causes. I also invested time on myself, and spent quality time with my family and friends.
