Kusal Perera Biography

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Kusal Perera : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Aug 17, 1990

Profession

Cricketer

Birth Place

Kalubowila, Sri Lanka

Age

35 Years

Kusal Perera is a famous Sri Lankan Cricketer, who was born on Aug 17, 1990 in Kalubowila, Sri Lanka. Find Kusal Perera age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Kusal Perera’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Kusal Perera

Kusal Perera is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He has played for the Sri Lankan national team in all formats. He is known for his match-winning 153 not out against South Africa in Durban in 2019. In May 2021, he was also chosen as captain of the Sri Lankan ODI team before their series against Bangladesh. Kusal Perera biography mentions a twist in his career. Beyond cricket, he serves as a chief inspector of police after representing the Sri Lanka Police cricket team in 2023.

Kusal Perera Age

Kusal Perera age is 35 Years old. He was born on 17 August 1990 in Kalubowila, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka. He started playing cricket as a teenager. Initially, when Kusal Perera age was between 11 and 13 years old, he was a right-handed batsman. He later became a left-handed batsman. 

Kusal Perera Full Name

Kusal Perera full name is Mathurage Don Kusal Janith Perera. This is the name mentioned in official cricket records and on his national documents. Fans around the world, however, know him simply as Kusal Perera. Kusal Perera full name shows his Sri Lankan roots and is often used in formal cricket statistics.

Kusal Perera Brother

Kusal Perera brother is Dilshan Perera. He played at Negombo Cricket Club. In childhood, he became a teacher and a rival for Kusal in their backyard matches. Every challenge from his brother pushed him forward in the sport. Some reports also mention Kusal Perera brother name as Sanjeewa.

Kusal Perera Height

Kusal Perera height is officially 1.68 m. It is equal to around 5 feet 6 inches. Kusal Perera height is slightly taller than an average Sri Lankan male of about 5 feet 4.5 inches (163.6 cm). Even though Kusal Perera height is not considered tall for an international cricketer, his strength and timing with the bat have made him a match-winner.