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Dilruwan Perera was born on 22 July, 1982 in Panadura, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan cricketer. Discover Dilruwan Perera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
| Popular As |
Mahawaduge Dilruwan Kamalaneth Perera |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
22 July, 1982 |
| Birthday |
22 July |
| Birthplace |
Panadura, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka |
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He is a member of famous Cricketer with the age 42 years old group.
Dilruwan Perera Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Dilruwan Perera height is 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Dilruwan Perera Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Dilruwan Perera worth at the age of 42 years old? Dilruwan Perera’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cricketer. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated
Dilruwan Perera's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Cricketer |
Dilruwan Perera Social Network
Timeline
In March 2018, he was named in Colombo's squad for the 2017–18 Super Four Provincial Tournament. In August 2018, he was named as the vice-captain of Dambulla's squad the 2018 SLC T20 League.
In May 2018, he was one of 33 cricketers to be awarded a national contract by Sri Lanka Cricket ahead of the 2018–19 season.
In November 2018, in the third Test against England, he became the fastest bowler for Sri Lanka, in terms of matches, to take 100 wickets at home in Tests, doing so in his 20th match.
Perera took his fifth five-wicket haul on 10 October 2017 against Pakistan at Dubai. His bowling figures of 5 for 98 in the second innings provided Sri Lanka to win the match by 68 runs and Sri Lanka sweep the series 2-0. With 5/98, Perera became the first Sri Lankan to take a five-wicket haul in day-night Tests.
Perera was included to the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy in 2016, as a frontline spinner with Rangana Herath. In the second test at Galle, he took ten wickets for 99 runs in the match with his best bowling figures of 6/70 in the second innings. He also scored his highest Test score of 64 in the second innings, becoming the first Sri Lankan to score a fifty and to take a ten-wicket haul in the same Test. Sri Lanka won the match by 229 runs and won the Warne-Murali Trophy as well.
After a series of good bowling and five-wicket hauls, Perera was dropped from the Test squad due to many upcoming new talents. However, he had late response to international cricket at the age of 30, Perera showcased him sheer talents when he get the chance to play. Perera was included to the Test series against West Indies in October 2015, and played in the second Test at P Sara Oval. He could not show talents with the bat, but he took 4 wickets in crucial intervals of the match. Sri Lanka finally won the match by 72 runs and won the series 2-0.
On 16 January 2014 he made his test debut against Pakistan at Sharjah. Coming in to bat at number 8, he was the top scorer in Sri Lanka's 1st innings with 95.
During the third test against India, he took his 100th test wicket by dismissing Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan. With 25 matches to reach the milestone, Perera became the fastest bowler for Sri Lanka, in terms of matches played, to take 100 wickets in Tests.
On 13 October 2007 Perera made his ODI debut against England in Colombo. Opening the batting, he scored 30.
In 2004 he represented Sri Lanka at the Hong Kong Sixes competition.
Mahawaduge Dilruwan Kamalaneth Perera or Dilruwan Perera, (born 22 July 1982, Sinhala: දිල්රුවන් පෙරේරා ) is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer, who currently plays for Tests and ODIs. He plays domestically for the Colts Cricket Club. An allrounder, Perera is a right-arm offbreak bowler and right-handed batsman. He is the quickest Sri Lankan bowler to reach both 50 and 100 Test wickets and 100 Test wickets in Sri Lanka. Dilruwan is a past student of Sri Sumangala College.
