Crishan Kalugamage

Crishan Kalugamage is a seasoned right-arm off-break bowler and handy lower-order batter who has been a consistent fixture in Italy’s bowling attack since 2022. Born on June 16, 1991, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, he brings a wealth of experience from the Italian domestic circuit, where he has been a standout performer for Roma CC. Known for his tactical discipline and ability to choke the scoring rate in the middle overs, Kalugamage played a reliable supporting role during Italy’s successful qualification campaign for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Statistically, Kalugamage has proven to be an efficient wicket-taker for the 'Azzurri,' claiming 16 wickets in 15 T20I appearances. His career is highlighted by a standout performance against France in 2024, where he recorded career-best figures of 4/17. Maintaining a disciplined economy rate of 6.09, he provides captain Wayne Madsen with a dependable option to build pressure. While primarily a bowling specialist in the international arena, his explosive potential with the bat is well-documented in the European Cricket League (ECL), where he boasts a strike rate of over 260 and a high score of 72^*. As Italy enters Group C to face heavyweights like England and the West Indies, Kalugamage’s ability to extract turn and control the tempo will be vital for his side's defensive strategy.