Lakshan Edirisinghe

Lakshan is a proven and quality performer currently playing first class cricket in Sri Lanka for Galle CC. With a wealth of experience under his belt with over 150 first class games over all formats.

Lakshan started his professional career at SL Army Sports Club where he was a loyal servant for over 10 years. He is one of those players that gets better with age which is evident as in the 2022/23 First Class season he scored 1105 runs finishing with an average of 46.04 which included 5 centuries and 3 half-centuries. During the List A season in that same year, he scored 483 runs with an average of 40.25, featuring 5 half-centuries. In 2023, he was selected by Dambulla Aura in the Lanka Premier League.

The elegant left-hander displays remarkable skill and composure at the crease, comfortable facing any type of bowling, with a particular affinity for spin bowling. Lakshan knows his game well which enables him play a key anchor role ensuring he produces a big score for his team. With his off-spinners, Lakshan proves to be a valuable asset, he can be relied upon to contain the opposition while building pressure leading to wickets.

Lakshan sought his first season in the UK in summer 2025, joining Wellington CC in Somerset. He was excellent, with 1164 runs @ 58.20 and 34 wickets @ 20.62, the net result was a solid mid table finish for the club and Lakshan earmarking himself as a new gun pro on the scene.

Lakshan represents a high class option for any club looking for a quality allrounder who is available for the whole season.