Udesh Perera
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Udesh Perera (born Kuranage Udesh Nuranga Perera on 26 March 1985) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a stylish right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler who played for Sri Lanka Schools and Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket team. He was born in Kurunegala and enjoyed a school career for St. Anne's College, Kurunegala.
Perera made a single first-class appearance for the side, during the 2002-03 season, against Sri Lanka A. from the opening order, he scored 9 runs in the first innings in which he batted, and 2 runs in the second. In 2001, he was awarded as the All Island under 17 Most Outstanding Cricketer in Sri Lanka. During school, he excelled in cricket and made a name for himself in the field.
Among his contemporaries were Farveez Maharoof, Upul Tharanga, Chamara Kapugedera and Lasith Malinga. Despite his talent, Perera failed to be selected in the 15-player squad representing Sri Lanka in the under 19 world cup in 2004.[citation needed]
External links
- Udesh Perera at Cricket Archive (subscription required)
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