Wendell Cleophus Labrooy was born on 25 September 1971 and is a former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer who currently serves as an international match referee.
13 Facts About Wendell Labrooy
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Wendell Labrooy played as a left handed batsman and bowled right arm medium fast in domestic matches.
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Wendell Labrooy has worked as a banker at the Hatton National Bank.
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Wendell Labrooy's elder brother Graeme is an elite international match referee.
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Wendell Labrooy's father Donald Labrooy was a renowned national level boxer who had represented Sri Lanka in many boxing competitions.
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Wendell Labrooy pursued his education at Maris Stella College in Negombo just like his other two brothers.
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Wendell Labrooy played school cricket for Maris Stella College and captained the Maris Stella College cricket team.
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Wendell Labrooy incidentally served as the captain of the Maris Stella College when he achieved the double of 1000 runs and 50 wickets in 1990 season.
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Wendell Labrooy was the first schoolboy cricketer representing Maris Stella College to score 1000 runs in a single season.
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Wendell Labrooy played for Sri Lanka U19 team primarily during the early 1980s and late 1990s although he was never in contention for a place in the senior side mainly due to lack of international matches for Sri Lanka during the time.
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Wendell Labrooy was an established and proven performer at domestic cricket arena as an allrounder and has played club cricket for Burgher Recreation Club, Nondescripts Cricket Club, Colombo Cricket Club and Sebastianites Cricket and Athletic Club.
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Wendell Labrooy joined HNB in 1993 and has went onto play for HNB in mercantile cricket tournaments.
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Wendell Labrooy officiated as match referee in 2020 Lanka Premier League and 2021 Lanka Premier League.