Charith Asalanka Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Wife, Awards, Team, Country

 Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka, also known as Charith Asalanka, is a skilled Sri Lankan cricketer who stands out as a left-handed middle-order batter and part-time off-spinner, bringing balance to the team with his steady technique and ability to accelerate when needed.

He rose through the ranks with impressive showings in youth cricket, captaining the under-19 side and earning back-to-back Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year honors in 2015 and 2016, a rare feat that marked him as a future star.

Profile

• Full Name: Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
• Stage Name: Charith Asalanka
• Born: June 29, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Elpitiya, Sri Lanka
• Nationality: Sri Lankan
• Occupation: Cricketer
• Height: 185 cm
• Religion: Buddhism
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Asalanka
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Kavindika Igalavithana (M. 2022)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million

Early Life And Education

Charith Asalanka was born on June 29, 1997, in the quiet town of Elpitiya, Sri Lanka. He grew up with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Asalanka, who kept their personal details out of the public spotlight. No clear info exists on his siblings, if he has any.

His family background ties him to the Sinhalese ethnicity, and he follows Buddhism, which shapes his values and daily routines in ways that reflect Sri Lanka’s cultural norms.

He attended Richmond College in Galle, where he opened the batting and captained the team to strong showings, like reaching the final of a school’s T20 event in 2014-15.

His standout performances there earned him widespread notice, building a solid base before he moved to higher levels. Details on further formal education beyond school aren’t widely shared, but his focus stayed on cricket training right after.

Career

Charith Asalanka made his first-class debut in April 2015 for Galle, scoring a gritty 114 in a tough chase that helped his side post a fighting total. He quickly made his mark in youth internationals, captaining Sri Lanka’s under-19 team in series against Australia and Bangladesh in 2014-15, where he topped the run charts with 225 runs and took eight wickets.

In 2016, he led the side at the Under-19 World Cup and became the first player to score centuries in both two-day and one-day formats of the Lovers Quarrel schools series. His domestic run continued with teams like Sinhalese Sports Club, where he smashed an unbeaten 178 in a limited-overs game in 2021, and he captained emerging sides in events such as the 2018 and 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cups, as well as the 2019 South Asian Games, earning silver.

Asalanka broke into the senior squad for the 2021 tour of England, debuting in ODIs on June 29 against them, followed by T20Is on July 25 versus India, where he hit a quick 44 off 26 balls. His Test debut came on November 29, 2021, against the West Indies.

He exploded in the 2021 T20 World Cup with 231 runs at a strike rate of 147, including two fifties, making him Sri Lanka’s top scorer. In 2022, he notched his first ODI ton against Australia. By 2025, he took on the white-ball captaincy, leading Sri Lanka to wins, including a thriller against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup, and guiding them in series against Bangladesh and New Zealand.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @chari__72
• Facebook: Charith Asalanka

Personal Life

28 years old, Charith Asalanka keeps his off-field world fairly private, letting cricket take center stage while sharing just enough to connect with fans. He measures 185 cm tall, a height that aids his solid stance at the crease and reach in the field.

He tied the knot with longtime partner Kavindika Igalavithana in a close ceremony in Colombo on November 28, 2022, after years together; the couple often posts sweet updates on social media, showing their supportive bond without much fanfare.

They don’t have children yet and seem to enjoy a balanced life, with Kavindika occasionally joining him at matches or events. Growing up in Elpitiya, Charith credits his family’s quiet encouragement for his drive, though he rarely dives into deeper family stories.

Net Worth

Charith Asalanka’s net worth lands between $2 million and $5 million. This mostly flows from his central contract with Sri Lanka Cricket, match fees for internationals—around $5,000 to $10,000 per ODI or T20I—and steady pay from domestic duties. Leagues boost it big time, like his $80,000 deal with Jaffna Kings in LPL 2023 and the ₹75 lakh (about $90,000) replacement gig with Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025.