Career
He was a right-handed batsman and a slow left-arm bowler who played for Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club. He was born in Katugastota. Jayawardene made a single first-class appearance for the side, during the 2000-2001 season, against Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club.
From the tailend, he scored a duck in the first innings in which he batted, and a single run in the second.
He bowled 12 overs in the match, taking figures of 1-46.
