2015MilestoneProfessional
31 first-class wickets for Ragama earn Sri Lanka A call-up
In the 2015 season he took 31 first-class wickets at 20.9, which put him in the Sri Lanka A squad for a tour of New Zealand.
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Amila Aponso’s story
Sri Lankan left-arm spinner who played nine ODIs for his country, then rebuilt in the USA and is now a Washington Freedom MLC champion.
2015 — 2026 · in 3 chapters- 012015–2017Rising in Sri LankaA schoolboy at St. Sebastian's College, he took 31 first-class wickets for Ragama in 2015, made his ODI debut against Australia in August 2016 and won the 2017 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup as its top wicket-taker.
- 022021–2024Starting over in AmericaHe moved to the United States in June 2021 and became a key spinner in Minor League Cricket. Washington Freedom drafted him in 2024, and he made his MLC debut that July in the title-winning season.
- 032025–2026Freedom spinnerRetained for 2025 and 2026, he bowled powerplay overs for the Freedom. In MLC 2026 he played three group games without a wicket as the club reached the final.
01Chapter 1 · 2015–2017
Rising in Sri Lanka
A schoolboy at St. Sebastian's College, he took 31 first-class wickets for Ragama in 2015, made his ODI debut against Australia in August 2016 and won the 2017 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup as its top wicket-taker.
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- 201621 Aug 2016DebutInternationalBig moment
Sri Lanka ODI debut against Australia
He debuted in the ODI (cap 173) on 21 August 2016 and took Aaron Finch as his first international wicket. He finished with 9 ODIs, 10 wickets and a best of 4/18.
Wikipedia - 20172017RecordNational
Top wicket-taker as Sri Lanka win the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup
He was part of the side that won the 2017 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup and led it with 12 wickets.
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02Chapter 2 · 2021–2024
Starting over in America
He moved to the United States in June 2021 and became a key spinner in Minor League Cricket. Washington Freedom drafted him in 2024, and he made his MLC debut that July in the title-winning season.
3 moments ▾- 2021Jun 2021SigningAmateur
Moves to the USA and joins Minor League Cricket
He moved to the US in June 2021 and became a key spinner in Minor League Cricket, mainly for the Atlanta Fire and Atlanta Lightning.
Washington Freedom - 2024Jul 2024WinProfessional
Part of Washington Freedom's 2024 MLC title side
The club says he was drafted in 2024 and helped Freedom win the MLC Championship under Ricky Ponting. Records show he played one match that season, so his role was small.
Washington Freedom - 18 Jul 2024DebutProfessional
MLC debut for Washington Freedom against Texas Super Kings
He bowled the fifth over at Grand Prairie Stadium and conceded 22 runs from six balls to Faf du Plessis. Another site dates the match 20 July.
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03Chapter 3 · 2025–2026
Freedom spinner
Retained for 2025 and 2026, he bowled powerplay overs for the Freedom. In MLC 2026 he played three group games without a wicket as the club reached the final.
3 moments ▾- 202528 Jun 2025AppearanceProfessional
Powerplay spell against San Francisco Unicorns
He bowled in the powerplay and took 1/23 from 4 overs in a home win. A July 2025 piece put his dot-ball share of powerplay deliveries near 61 percent.
Stumps and Stripes - 20268 May 2026SigningProfessionalThat day: 1 more from teammate →
Retained by Washington Freedom for MLC 2026
The club named him among nine domestic players retained for the Cognizant MLC 2026 season.
Washington Freedom - 29 Jun 2026AppearanceProfessional
MLC 2026 season: 3 matches, 0 wickets
He bowled 7 overs for 77 runs without a wicket; best figures 0/13 against Texas Super Kings. One aggregator's match list conflicts on the dates, so check the games.
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