Derek Perera Explained

Derek Perera
Fullname:Derek Anthony Perera
Birth Date:13 October 1977
Birth Place:Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm off-break
Country:Canada
Columns:1
Column1:First-class
Matches1:1
Runs1:4
Bat Avg1:4.00
100S/50S1:0/0
Top Score1:4
Hidedeliveries:true
Catches/Stumpings1:0/0
Source:http://espncricinfo.com/canada/content/player/49995.html Cricinfo
Date:26 December
Year:2017

Derek Anthony Perera (born 13 October 1977) is a Canadian former cricketer of Sri Lankan origin.[1] He has played for Canadian cricket team at the 1997 ICC Trophy.

Perera played in a single first-class cricket match for Nondescripts Cricket Club before moving to Canada. He is currently coaching the Canadian U19 cricket team and also assisted the national cricket team to qualify for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup.[2] In 2016, he was named and recognised as one of the greatest head coaches in the North American region by the ICC.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Derek Perera. ESPNCricinfo. 2017-12-26.
  2. Web site: Canada - Derek Anthony Perera - A multifaceted & dynamic coaching journey. Yadav. Vishal. globalcricketcommunity.com. en-gb. 2017-12-26.
  3. Web site: Derek Perera. Ontario Cricket Academy & Club. en-US. 2017-12-26.