Pulindu Perera (born 3 January 2006) is a Sri Lankan cricketer.[1] He plays age-group cricket representing Sri Lanka national under-19 cricket team.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Koskanwatte Gedera Piyasinghalage Pulindu Vinujaya Perera |
| Born | 3 January 2006 |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right arm offbreak |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2023-present | Burgher Recreation Club |
Source: Cricinfo, 21 December 2023 | |
Biography
editHe began pursuing cricketing ambitions in 2014 at the age of eight at the Cricket Academy of Dharmaraja College and was initially coached by Ananda Wijesekera.[2] He studies at Dharmaraja College.[3]
Career
editIn March 2023, he completed 1000 runs in the schools season when he achieved the milestone against D. S. Senanayake College in an under-19 schools cricket match.[4]
In September 2023, he scored a century against the West Indies under-19 cricket team during the third and final U-19 ODI of the series and was dismissed on 155.[5] In October 2023, he scored a century against Pakistan under-19 cricket team during the first U-19 ODI match of the five match series and was dismissed on 156.[6][7][8]
He was named in Sri Lankan squad for the 2023 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup which was held in the United Arab Emirates.[9][10]
He made his List A debut playing for Burgher Recreation Club against Sinhalese Sports Club on 19 December 2023 at the 2023 Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Pulindu Perera Profile - Cricket Player Sri Lanka | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Correspondent), (Upananda Jayasundera-Kandy Sports Special. "Pulindu a cricket star in the making". Daily News. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Pulindu Perera in fine all-round display". Daily News. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Pulindu completes 1000 runs". Daily News. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Andrew and Weir overshadowed by Perera's series-winning hundred". www.guardian.co.tt. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Pulindu Perera's century helps Sri Lanka U19 defeat Pakistan U19 in the first One-Day". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Today, Ceylon (22 October 2023). "Pulindu Perera (156) guides SL to 58 run win". Ceylon Today. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Sanjeewa, Kanishka (22 October 2023). "Pulindu Perera masterclass steers Sri Lanka U19 to win". ThePapare. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Sanjeewa, Kanishka (26 November 2023). "Sri Lanka lock in squad for U19 Asia Cup 2023". ThePapare. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Sri Lanka squad named for U19 Cricket Asia Cup". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "BRC vs SSC, Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament 2023/24, Group B at Colombo, December 19, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 December 2023.