Happy birthday! Mahela Jayawardene turns 48 today

Mahela Jayawardene is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Mahela Jayawardene has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Jayawardene, a cultural icon

Born Denagamage Proboth Mahela de Silva Jayawardene in Colombo on May 27, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Sri Lankan history. Jayawardene's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mahela hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mahela Jayawardene as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Mahela, you're the best!

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