text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_26041144_16 (period VARCHAR, player VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  what is the period if the player is Hashan Tillakaratne?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT period FROM table_26041144_16 WHERE player = "Hashan Tillakaratne"