The first players to score Test centuries for their countries

Sri Lanka: Sidath Wettimuny

Sidath Wettimuny: The first Lankan to score a Test hundred

In what was his country's third Test, Wettimuny displayed immense batting skill as he ended up with a memorable 157 against his name.

A gritty opening batsman with solid technique, right-handed Sidath Wettimuny created history when he became the first Sri Lankan player to score a Test century, in a Test match against Pakistan at Faisalabad in 1982.

He represented Sri Lanka in 23 Tests and 35 ODI's, amassing 1221 and 786 runs in the respective formats.

Wettimuny has also served the sport as a match referee and as a selector for his nation's cricket team.