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Palitha Perera
Born1942
Nugegoda Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationNalanda College Colombo
OccupationBroadcaster
Known forCricket commentaries

Palitha Perera (also known as Kuruppuge Palitha Chandrasiri Perera) is a well known cricket commentator and media personality in Sri Lanka.[1][2]

Early life & education

Palitha who was born in Nugegoda received his education from Nalanda College, Colombo. Palitha also represented Nalanda for 32nd Ananda-Nalanda big match.[3][4]

Career

Palitha holds the distinction of having been the inaugural announcer on two Sri Lankan TV channels – Rupavahini (15 February 1982) and TNL TV (21 July 1993).

He was also former Deputy Director General (Commercial) of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, former Director of Sinhala Service Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.

Palitha Perera completed 50 years of his Sinhala cricket commentary on 3 March 2013 at SSC Colombo.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Herath SLC cricketer of the year
  2. ^ Palitha Perera’s new book out
  3. ^ Cricket on Air
  4. ^ 32nd Battle of the Maroons - Nalanda Team
  5. ^ Taking cricket to the masses
  6. ^ Special Awards for Journalist at the Dialog SLC Awards 2013
  • "Palitha releases his maiden book". sundayobserver. 21 September 2008.

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