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Charitha Buddhika

b. 1980

Sri Lankan cricketer

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About Charitha Buddhika

Born 1980. Charitha Buddhika is a Sri Lankan cricketer.

Thudellage Charitha Buddhika Fernando (also known as Charitha Buddika; born 22 August 1980) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer, who played Tests and One Day International matches for the national side. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.

Early and domestic career Charitha is a past student of St. John's College Panadura. He made his Twenty20 debut on 17 August 2004, for Colombo Cricket Club in the 2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament.

International career Buddhika made a good One Day International debut, taking a wicket with his first legal delivery and finishing the match with figures of five wickets for 67 runs, the second-best bowling figures for a Sri Lankan player in their debut match, and the first Sri Lankan to do so in both the ODI format and in international cricket. He subsequently made his debut for the Sri Lankan Test team.

After nine Tests and some inconsistent performances he was dropped.

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Important facts

Born
22 August 1980, Panadura
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Cricketer
Nationality
Sri Lanka
Also known as
Thudellage Charitha Buddhika Fernando

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Charitha Buddhika?

Sri Lankan cricketer

When was Charitha Buddhika born?

Charitha Buddhika was born on 22 August 1980 in Panadura.

What is Charitha Buddhika's occupation?

Charitha Buddhika is a cricketer.

What nationality is Charitha Buddhika?

Charitha Buddhika is Sri Lankan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charitha Buddhika

· Wikidata: Q5074447

· DBpedia: Charitha Buddhika

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