Career
He was also a former vice president of SL cricket, and former National cricket selector. Janaka started playing cricket at Isipathana College, Colombo. As a schoolboy in 1977, he was selected to play against England B at Galle.
Jayantha Paranathala had a decorated long career in the Sri Lanka Police.
He Retired in the Rank of Deputy Inspector General Of Police. Paranathala who is a highly respected gentleman has served Sri Lanka Cricket in various capacities in the past such as Sri Lanka Team manager, National Selector, Sri Lanka Cricket Vice President, Chairman of the Umpires’ Committee, Secretary of the National Development Committee.
He has been the President of leading cricket club Burgher Recreation Club from 1988 till.
