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#4 Arjuna Ranatunga
The former Sri Lankan cricketer and the World Cup winning captain, Ranatunga changed the fortunes of Sri Lankan cricket. After retirement, he worked in many posts of Sri Lanka Cricket.
Ranatunga entered into politics by joining the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and contested the 2001 parliamentary elections with PA from Colombo district. He served as Deputy Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Promotion. Now, he is the cabinet minister of Ports and Shipping.
#3 Sanath Jayasuriya
The former Sri Lankan cricketer, Sanath Jayasuriya was considered as one of the greatest ODI players of all time. He had won many matches for his team with his powerful striking and all-around performances.
He is the only cricketer who was also an active politician during his playing days. He jumped into politics in 2010 as a candidate for Matara District. Jayasuriya served as the Deputy Minister of UPFA government led by Mahinda Rajapaksa.
