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Derek Perera
Personal information
Full name
Derek Anthony Perera
Born (1977-10-13) October 13, 1977 (age 46)
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Battingright-handed
Bowlingright-arm off-break
Career statistics
Competition FA
Matches 1
Runs scored 4
Batting average 4.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 4
Balls bowled -
Wickets -
Bowling average -
5 wickets in innings -
10 wickets in match -
Best bowling -
Catches/stumpings 0/0
Source: Cricinfo, 26 December 2017

Derek Anthony Perera (born 13 October 1977) is a Canadian former cricketer of Sri Lankan origin.[1] He has played for Canadian cricket team at the 1997 ICC Trophy.

Derek has played in a single first-class cricket match for Nondescripts Cricket Club before moving to Canada. He is currently coaching the Canadian U19 cricket team and also assisted the national cricket team to qualify for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup.[2] In 2016, he was named and recognised as one of the greatest head coaches in the North American region by the ICC.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Derek Perera". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
  2. ^ Yadav, Vishal. "Canada - Derek Anthony Perera - A multifaceted & dynamic coaching journey". globalcricketcommunity.com. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
  3. ^ "Derek Perera". Ontario Cricket Academy & Club. Retrieved 2017-12-26.

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