Ruchira Perera

Infobox Cricketer


nationality = Sri Lankan
country = Sri Lanka
country abbrev = SL
name = Ruchira Perera
picture = Cricket_no_pic.pngbatting style = Left-hand bat
bowling style = Left-arm medium-fast
balls = true
tests = 8
test runs = 33
test bat avg = 11.00
test 100s/50s = -/-
test top score = 11*
test overs = 1130
test wickets = 17
test bowl avg = 38.88
test 5s = -
test 10s = -
test best bowling = 3/40
test catches/stumpings = 2/-
ODIs = 17
ODI runs = 8
ODI bat avg = 2.66
ODI 100s/50s = -/-
ODI top score = 4*
ODI overs = 798
ODI wickets = 17
ODI bowl avg = 38.88
ODI 5s = -
ODI 10s = -
ODI best bowling = 3/23
ODI catches/stumpings = 2/-
date = 24 December
year = 2006
source = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/49870.html

Panagodage Don Ruchira Laksiri Perera (better known as Ruchira Perera) (born 6 April, 1977 in Colombo) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-fast bowler.

A lively bowler, with a wrist action highly modified with the assistance of bowling coach Darryl Foster in mid-2002, he made a high-profile return against South Africa, but had lost his effectiveness. Having considered a league career in England, he once again regained his form in the English domestic leagues. He was selected for the Sri Lankan tour of New Zealand in 2006 and played one game in the series. He was also selected in the squad to tour Australia. He opened the bowling attack with Chaminda Vaas but suffered a minor injury that made him miss a few games.

A highly emotional player, he is well-respected by teammates for his good-humour and commitment.