Kosala Kuruppuarachchi
Ajith Kosala Kuruppuarachchi (born 1 November 1964, Colombo) is a Sri Lankan Australian former cricketer[1] who played in two Tests from 1986 to 1987.
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| Full name | Ajith Kosala Kuruppuarachchi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | November 1, 1964 (age 57) Colombo, Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-hand bat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Left-arm fast-medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 35) | 14 March 1986 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 16 April 1987 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On his debut on 14 March 1986, he took five wickets in the first innings against Pakistan in Colombo, including a wicket with his third delivery.[2] With that, Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in a Test for the first time, where Kuruppuarachchi took a major part in both bat and ball.[3][4]
International record
Test 5 Wicket hauls
| # | Figures | Match | Opponent | Venue | City | Country | Year |
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| 1 | 5/44 | 1 |  Pakistan | Colombo Cricket Club Ground | Colombo | Sri Lanka | 1986 |
References
- "Melbourne's Sri Lankan connection".
- Hook, p. 118.
- "2nd Test: Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Colombo (CCC), Mar 14–18, 1986". espncricinfo. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- "SRI LANKA v PAKISTAN 1985–86 – Wisden Achieve". espncricinfo. Retrieved 2016-12-18.
Sources
- Hook, R. (1987) "Sri Lanka Profiles", Australian Cricket 1987-88 Guide, ed. Mengel, N.
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