Professional Sri Lankan cricketer and bowling spearhead, Nuwan Thushara, made his international debut for the Sri Lankan side in February 2022 against the Aussies and ever since, there has been no turning back for the sensational bowler hailing from Thalawa, Sri Lanka. Additionally, Nuwan was selected by the Galle Gladiators for the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League in 2020. In November 2021, Nuwan was again drafted by the Galle Gladiators following the players’ draft for the 2021 Lanka Premier League. Nuwan was signed by the Galle Gladiators for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League in July 2022.
Adding more feathers to his cap of domestic cricket, Nuwan made his official Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise in the IPL 2024 edition. Well, the tables have turned and the sensational bowler from Sri Lanka, Nuwan, has been officially signed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise for the upcoming 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), scheduled to begin on 22 March 2025.
In this article, we will take a look at Nuwan’s net worth, lifestyle, achievements, family, and much more.
Nuwan Thusara’s Profile, Net Worth, IPL Salary, Lifestyle, Cars Collection, Lesser-Known Facts And Much More
Nuwan Thushara Biography
Real Name: Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
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Nickname: Podi Malinga
Profession: Sri Lankan professional cricketer
Nationality: Sri Lankan
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Gender: Male
Nuwan Thushara Physical Status
Height: 1.70m
Weight: 65Kg
Body Measurements: Not Available
Build: Athletic
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Nuwan Thushara Personal Life
Date of Birth: 6 August 1994 (Saturday)
Place of Birth: Thalawa, Sri Lanka
School: Thalawa Junior National School, Sri Lanka
College: Not Available
Highest Educational Qualifications: Not Available
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Hobbies: Reading and travelling
Nuwan Thushara Family Life
Mother’s Name: Not Available
Father’s Name: Not Available
Marital Status: Unmarried
Spouse Name: Not Available
Children’s Name: Not Available
Nuwan Thushara IPL Salary
An anecdote of Nuwan’s IPL salary is provided below:
| S.No | Year | IPL Team | Auction Price |
| 1 | 2024 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | INR 4.2 crore |
| 2 | 2025 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | INR 1.60 crore |
Nuwan Thushara Net Worth
According to the reports and statistics, Sri Lankan professional cricketer, Nuwan has an enormous net worth of INR 90 lakhs as of February 2025.
Nuwan Thushara Car Collection
Although Nuwan holds an enormous net worth of INR 59 Lakhs, there’s no information available about his car collection in the public domain as of February 2025.
Nuwan Thushara’s Major Achievements
- Nuwan made his official first-class breakthrough for Sinhalese Sports Club on 26 December 2015 in the 2015–16 Premier League Tournament.
- Additionally, Nuwan made his List A debut for the Colombo Cricket Club in the 2017–18 Premier Limited Overs Tournament.
- Nuwan picked up his first five-wicket haul in T20 internationals against Bangladesh in 2024.
- Moreover, Nuwan was also a crucial part of the Sri Lankan team that participated in the Asian Games 2022 held in Hangzhou, China.
Here Are Some Lesser Known Facts About Nuwan Thushara That You Probably Don’t Know About
- Nuwan was inclined towards cricket since his childhood days and used to play with his neighbourhood friends with a tennis ball.
- Nuwan’s nickname “Podi Malinga” translates to “Little Malinga” as his bowling actions resemble the legendary cricketer to a great extent.
- While growing up, Nuwan idiolised Malinga.
- Nuwan playing a one-day match for the Colombo Cricket Club and his IPL selection for Mumbai Indians (MI) came unannounced.
