By:- B.T Team
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Lahiru Kumara only began taking cricket seriously in his late teens, surprising many with his rapid rise in international cricket.
A Late Bloomer in Cricket:
Kumara is one of Sri Lanka's fastest bowlers, often clocking speeds over 150 km/h, earning him the nickname "Speed Demon."
150+ km/h Speedster:
Humble Beginnings:
He hails from a small village in Kandy and learned cricket playing with tennis balls.
Junior World Cup Star:
Lahiru gained attention in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016, where he was one of the standout bowlers.
Kumara made his Test debut in 2016 against Zimbabwe, becoming one of Sri Lanka’s youngest pacers to play Test cricket.
Test Debut at 19:
A Music Enthusiast:
When not on the field, he enjoys playing the guitar and listening to traditional Sri Lankan music.
Fitness Transformation:
Early in his career, Kumara struggled with fitness but has since undergone a massive transformation to become one of the fittest players in the team.
Inspiration from Lasith Malinga:
He credits legendary pacer Lasith Malinga as his biggest inspiration, particularly for his mental strength and bowling variations.
Lahiru’s ability to bowl reverse swing has caught many batsmen off guard, especially on subcontinent pitches.
Record Holder:
He became the youngest Sri Lankan fast bowler to take a 5-wicket haul in Tests at the age of 19.