January 22, 2026

Nuwan Thushara (Cricketer) Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Wiki & More

Updated On : May 28, 2025

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Short Biography

Nuwan Thushara was born on 06-08-1994 in Thalawa, Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka as Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara. He is a Sri Lankan Cricket Player who plays as a bowler for Sri Lanka's national cricket team & IPL teams.

Other Name: Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara

Nuwan Thushara Complete Bio & Career

Vijaykumar Vyshak was born and grew up in a Buddhist middle-class family in Thalawa, Sri Lanka, He plays as a right-arm medium-fast bowler for domestic cricket teams/franchises as well as for the Sri Lankan International cricket team. 
 
He made his 1st Class debut in the Premier League Tournament on 26-12-2015 for Sinhalese SC against SL Army at Colombo. Next year, he made his T20 debut on 05-01-2016 for Sinhalese against Galle CC at Colombo. In the Premier Limited Overs Tournament 2017-2018, he made his List A debut on 10-03-2018 for Colombo CC against Burgher at Colombo. 
 
He made his international debut in the T20I for Sri Lanka against Australia on 13-02-2022. In 2024, he was bought by the IPL team Mumbai Indians for INR 4.80 Crore and made his IPL debut. He was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL auction 2025 for INR 1.60 Crore.

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Nuwan Thushara Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Ilandari Dewage
Mother Nirmala Dewage
Brother Two Big Brothers
Sister Not Known
Wife Sanduni Iresha (Marriage Date: 11-02-2020)
Son Thilan Thushara
Daughter None

He was born into a middle class family to Nirmala Dewage and Ilandari Dewage. He has two elder brothers. He married Sanduni Iresha on 11-02-2020. Together the couple has a son named Thilan Thushara.

 

Nuwan Thushara (Cricketer) Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Wiki & More
Nuwan Thushara with his Parents
Nuwan Thushara (Cricketer) Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Wiki & More
Nuwan Thushara with his Brothers
Nuwan Thushara (Cricketer) Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Wiki & More
Nuwan Thushara with his Wife and Son

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Body Measurements

Chest Size 40
Biceps Size 13
Waist Size 32
Skin Colour Wheatish
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Thalawa, Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lankan
Religion Buddhist
Address Thalawa, Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
School Thalawa Kanishta Vidyalaya, Thalawa
College N/A
Qualification N/A
Hobbies Watching Television
Marital Status Married
Debut 1st Class - 26-12-2015 for Sinhalese SC against SL Army
T20 - 05-01-2016 for Sinhalese SC against Galle CC
List A - 10-03-2018 for Colombo CC against Buggher
T20I - 13-02-2022 for Sri Lanka against Australia
IPL Debut - 2024 for Mumbai Indians
Salary INR 1.60 Crore (2025)
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A
Playing Role Bowler
Bowling Style Right arm medium-fast
Batting Style Right Handed
Coach Name Kumara Helambage, Anusha Samaranayake, Andy Flower, Lasith Malinga

Favourites

Favorite Player Lasith Malinga
Favorite Sport Cricket
Favorite Dress Tracksuit

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Nuwan Thushara

  • He was born and grew up in a Buddhist middle-class family.
  • His birth name is Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara.
  • He made his international debut in the T20I against Australia on 13-02-2022.
  • He was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 1.60 crore in 2025, while Mumbai Indians bought him for Rs 4.80 crore in 2024

Nuwan Thushara Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

31 years, 5months, 16 days old age Nuwan Thushara will turn 32 on 06 August, 2026. Only 6 months, 14 days, 5 hours,35 minutes has left for his next birthday.

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