Franklyn Saliya Ahangama (born 14 September 1959) is a

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cricket coach, commentator and former

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er who played in 3

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and one ODI in 1985.

After cricket

He would have played more tests, having a bowling average of 19, but retired due to constant injury. He then became a commentator. Saliya is now a cricket coach at the Melbourne Sports Stadium and Eastern Indoor Sports Centre. He is married and has two daughters.

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* 1959 births Living people Sri Lanka One Day International cricketers Sri Lanka Test cricketers Sri Lankan cricketers Sri Lankan emigrants to Australia Alumni of S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia Sri Lankan cricket commentators Sinhalese Sports Club cricketers Australian cricket coaches Cricketers from Colombo {{SriLanka-cricket-bio-1950s-stub