Kusal Perera Wife, Age, Height, Stats, Teams, Jersey Number, Instagram
Published on: Sep 5, 2018 4:18 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 6, 2023 7:58 pm IST
Kusal Perera idolizes Sanath Jayasuriya, and you will see a glimpse of the legend in his batting. Like his idol, Perera switched his batting stance from a right-handed to a left-handed batsman at the age of 13. For his swashbuckling displays with the bat, Perera has established himself in the limited-over setups for Sri Lanka.
Kusal Perera |
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| Nickname: | Kusalaa, Podi (Little) Sana |
| Role: | Left-hand top-order batsman, occasional wicket-keeper |
| Biography | |
| Autobiography: | NA |
| Biopic: | NA |
| Physical Appearance | |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight (approx.): | 68 Kg |
| Eye Colour: | Black |
| Hair Colour: | Black |
| Tattoos: | NA |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth: | 17 August 1990 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birth Place: | Kalubowila, Sri Lanka |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign: | Leo |
| Nationality: | Sri Lankan |
| School: | Na |
| College: | Royal College, Colombo |
| Educational Qualifications: | NA |
| Signature: |
Family |
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| Father: | Kithsiri Perera |
| Mother: | PV Swarnalatha |
| Sister: | NA |
| Brother: | NA |
| Coach/Mentor: | NA |
| Religion: | NA |
| Address: | NA |
Cricket Career |
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| International Debut: | |
| Test: | 28 August 2015 vs India |
| ODI: | 13 January 2013 vs Australia |
| T20: | NA |
| Jersey Number: | 55 |
| Domestic/State Team: | Colts Cricket Club, Rajasthan Royals, Ruhuna, Southern Express, Sri Lanka A, Wayamba |
| Nature on field: | NA |
| Likes to play against: | NA |
| Favourite Shot/Ball: | NA |
In 2015, Perera equaled the record (with Sanath Jayasuria) of fastest ODI fifty by a Sri Lankan.
Kusal Perera is the fastest Sri Lankan to get to 1,000 T20I runs.
Check Kusal Perera Stats
| Preferences | |
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| Hobbies: | NA |
| Favourite Batsmen: | Sanath Jayasuriya |
| Favourite Bowlers: | NA |
| Favourite Cricket Ground: | NA |
| Favourite sports Commentator: | NA |
| Favourite Food: | NA |
| Favourite Actors: | NA |
| Favourite Films: | NA |
| Favourite Musicians/Singers: | NA |
| Favourite Destination: | NA |
| Smoking/Alcohol: | NA |
Kusal Perera Wife |
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| Marital Status: | Married |
| Kusal Perera Girlfriend: | NA |
Kalani is the wife of Kusal Perera. The duo got married on 3 March 2020 at the Water’s Edge hotel, Battaramulla.
| Controversies |
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- In December 2015, Perera was tested positive for a banned substance and was called home from the New Zealand tour. Later, he was cleared of the charges.
| Lesser Known Facts |
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- In his Test debut in 2015 against India, Perera scored a fifty in both the innings.
- Kusal represented Sri Lanka in U-19s.
Kusal Perera Instagram
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