Akila Dananjaya

Cricketer

Sri Lankan Panadura, Sri Lanka

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySri Lankan
Date of Birth04/10/1993
Age32 years
BirthplacePanadura, Sri Lanka

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMahamarakkala Kurukulasooriya Patabendige Akila Dananjaya Perera
Playing RoleBowler
Batting StyleLeft hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Offbreak, Legbreak

Physical Stats & More

Height1.70 m
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

SchoolMahanama Vidyalaya, Panadura (Sri Lanka)
College/UniversityNot Known
ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date22/08/2017
Family
Wife/SpouseNethalie Tekshini
ChildrenNot Known
Parents
FatherSunil Perera
MotherName Not Known
SiblingsNot Known

Career

International Debut
ODI12/11/2012, Sri Lanka v New Zealand at Hambantota
Test08/02/2018, Bangladesh v Sri Lanka at Dhaka
T2027/09/2012, Sri Lanka v New Zealand at Pallekele
Jersey Number#10 (Sri Lanka)
Domestic/State Team(s)
  • Chennai Super Kings
  • Wayamba United
  • Colts Cricket Club
  • Sri Lanka Cricket Combined XI
  • Sri Lanka Emerging
  • Sri Lanka A
  • Mumbai Indians
  • Sri Lanka Cricket Board President XI
  • Dambulla Thunder
  • Colombo Strikers
  • Durban Super Giants
  • Galle Gladiators
  • Galle Marvels
  • Sri Lanka Under-23s
  • St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
  • Khulna Tigers
  • Galle
  • Colombo
  • Dambulla Sixers
  • SLC Greys
  • SLC Blues
  • SLC Reds
  • The Chennai Braves
  • Bulawayo Brave Jaguars
  • Colombo Jaguars
Records
  • On 24/08/2017, in his maiden ODI against India at Pallekele Cricket Stadium, he took 6 wickets for 54 runs which were the best bowling figures by a Sri Lankan in a losing cause.
  • On 08/02/2018, in his first test against Bangladesh, he became the 2nd Sri Lankan who picked up 8 wickets for 44 runs and the best bowler having the average of 5.50 in a test debut series.
Award/Honour/AchievementMan of The Match on 24/08/2017 (against India at Pallekele)
Career Turning PointSelected for 2012 World Twenty20 on the recommendation of Mahela Jayawardene

Favourites

Favourite Cricketers
  • Rangana Herath
  • Ajantha Mendis
Favourite FoodRice

Style Quotient

Car CollectionToyota
Salary₹50 lakh (IPL 11)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Comes from a middle-class family, father works as a carpenter.
2. Chosen to participate in the 2012 World Twenty20 following Mahela Jayawardene's recommendation.
3. Sustained an injury during a match, led to absence in the subsequent game.
4. Proficient in Tamil language.
5. Enjoys swimming and driving.
6. Picked by Mumbai Indians for the 2018 IPL season.
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