5. Sanath Jayasuriya
One of the most devastating hosts in cricket history, Sanath Jayasuriya has been very active in politics even before his retirement. The player was elected from Matara district in February 2010 as he eventually retired from cricket in 2011. The player was appointed as the deputy minister of postal services under the presidency of Mahinda Rajapaksa. He also worked as the deputy minister of Local Government and Rural Development until June 2015.
