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"