The idea that "everything is fair in love and war" might work in movies, but in real life, everything has its limits. A person who lives with integrity and balance truly becomes an example, because when a person crosses boundaries, they often have to pay the price.
Sports News: Sanath Jayasuriya, a legendary player who elevated Sri Lankan cricket to new heights, captivated the world with his explosive batting on the field, but his personal life was marred by controversies. This cricketer, known as the 'Matara Hurricane,' redefined the definition of opening batting in ODI cricket in the 90s, but the ups and downs in his personal relationships plunged him into deep trouble. In particular, the outcome of his third marriage was such that it forced him to face public embarrassment.
In fact, after a rift in the relationship with Sanath Jayasuriya's third wife, Malika Sirisena, an obscene video went viral on social media, causing a sensation. It was said that Jayasuriya himself leaked this video to take revenge for the betrayal he received from Malika. In Sri Lanka, this controversy gained momentum when Malika publicly complained that Jayasuriya was involved in leaking the video.
Three Marriages, All Failed
As successful as Jayasuriya's career was, his marriages were equally controversial and unsuccessful. He first married Sumudu Karunanayake, an Air Lanka ground hostess, in 1998, which broke down within a year. Then in 2000, he married Sandra De Silva, also an air hostess, with whom he also had three children. But this relationship also began to crack when actress Malika Sirisena entered Jayasuriya's life.
He secretly married Malika in 2012, but this relationship also ended within a few years. According to reports, Malika left Jayasuriya and married a businessman, which, according to reports, hurt Jayasuriya, who allegedly leaked her private video.
Controversies Stole the Shine
After Malika's obscene video went viral on social media in 2017, there was a stir in Sri Lanka and the entire cricketing world. Malika clearly accused Jayasuriya of leaking it and filed a complaint with the police. However, Jayasuriya denied these allegations and said that he had nothing to do with it. Some media reports also said that the person shown in the video could be his lookalike, but this controversy always remained associated with his name and severely damaged his image.
Master of the Field, Failure in Personal Life
Jayasuriya established Sri Lanka in the cricket world by winning the 1996 World Cup in his career. His explosive batting in the 1996 World Cup had decimated many दिग्गज teams, including India. His attacking play in the opening with Romesh Kaluwitharana revolutionized ODI cricket. He even dashed India's hopes of winning the Champions Trophy on many occasions.
He scored 28 centuries and 68 half-centuries in 445 ODIs and scored more than 13,000 runs. He also proved himself as an all-rounder by taking 323 wickets in bowling. Not only this, he entered politics in 2010 and became a Member of Parliament and took charge of the Ministry of Rural Development.
Blow from ICC as Well
Jayasuriya's controversy was not limited to his personal life. In 2019, the ICC banned him from cricket for two years for violating the anti-corruption code. Jayasuriya was accused of not cooperating with the Anti-Corruption Unit in the investigation and hiding necessary information. Despite all these controversies and failures in his personal life, Jayasuriya's popularity in Sri Lanka has not diminished.
People still remember him as the Matara Hurricane, who terrified the opposition bowlers. Although the career of this great player, born on June 30, 1969, later faded due to controversies, his cricket legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
Also Left a Lesson
Jayasuriya's story tells us that no matter how high one achieves in sports, if one does not maintain restraint and integrity in personal life, then controversies can overshadow all your achievements. Breaking someone's respect and privacy after being betrayed in love cannot be considered right from any perspective. This is why people still remember these controversies along with Jayasuriya's game while mentioning his name.
