es with 317 runs in seven matches which included three half centuries . He maintained 52.83 batting average throughout the series, forth best average among all players.His distinctive scoop, now popularly known as Dilscoop, played straight over the wicket keeper's head, was also seen for the first time in this series...
Tillakaratne Mudiyanselage Dilshan (Sinhala: born October 14, 1976 in Kalutara, Sri Lanka)is a Sri Lankan cricketer and captain of the Sri Lanka national cricket team since April 2011. He has been a member of the team since November 1999, and was also known as
Tuwan Mohammad Dilshan prior to his conversion from Islam to Buddhism. He is an aggressive right-hand batsman and also a capable in spin bowler, his off breaks are mostly used in the one-day arena. T.M. Dilshan won the award of Twenty20 International Performance of the Year at the 2009 ICC Awards for his 96 off 57 balls against West Indies in the semi-final of the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 in England. He also won man of the series trophy for his indiviual batting performances in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 tournament.
Best performance : In the 2009 T20 world cup, Dilshan became player of the seri
es with 317 runs in seven matches which included three half centuries . He maintained 52.83 batting average throughout the series, forth best average among all players.His distinctive scoop, now popularly known as Dilscoop, played straight over the wicket keeper's head, was also seen for the first time in this series...
