Ashton Agar, who opened batting for Australia in the third T20I in Canberra today (15th Feb), has a Sri Lankan origin. While his father is an Australian, the mother is a Sri Lankan, Sonia Hewawissa. Ashton is the grandson of Nala Hewawissa who played cricket for Dharmaraja College, Kandy.

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Is Ashton Agar half Sri Lankan?

Early life and domestic career. Agar was born in Melbourne, to a Sri Lankan mother and an Australian father, and has two younger brothers, Will and Wes. He attended Melbourne's De La Salle College, graduating in 2011. He represented Victoria at both under-17 and under-19 level.

Is Ashton Agar related to Wes Agar?

All-rounder Ashton Agar is elated with his younger brother Wes Agar's selection in the Australian squad for the limited-overs tour of the West Indies and Bangladesh series starting in July. The Agar brothers are in Brisbane training for crucial tours ahead of the T20 World Cup in India later this year.

Can Adam Zampa bat?

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Does Sean Abbott still play cricket?

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How many Agar brothers are there?

Two of the three brothers born into the Agar family, Ashton and Wes, went their separate ways interstate at a young age to pursue their childhood dream of representing their country on the cricket field.

Who is the youngest person to play cricket for Australia?

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Are Shaun and Mitch Marsh brothers?

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Which of the Indian cricketers are brothers?

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Where did Pat Cummins grow up?

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Are the Ninja Kidz siblings?

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When was Bryton Myler born?

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