About Kapila Wijegunawardene
Born 1964. Kapila Wijegunawardene is a Sri Lankan cricketer.
Kapila Indaka Weerakkody Wijegunawardene (born 23 November 1964) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played in two Test matches and 26 One Day Internationals from 1988 to 1992.
In his second Test match, he claimed 7 wickets in the match. He recorded his best bowling figures in an innings by claiming 4 wickets including Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, and Salem Malik in this match.
Kapila received the opportunity to represent Sri Lanka in 1992 Cricket World Cup. He went wicket-less in the two outings he got against Zimbabwe and Pakistan.
He represented Colombo Cricket Club in domestic cricket and at international level, the selectors always considered him as a limited-over player.
Later, Kapila worked as the chairman of the selectors for Sri Lanka men's national team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kapila Wijegunawardene?
Sri Lankan cricketer
When was Kapila Wijegunawardene born?
Kapila Wijegunawardene was born on 23 November 1964 in Colombo.
What is Kapila Wijegunawardene's occupation?
Kapila Wijegunawardene is a cricketer.
What nationality is Kapila Wijegunawardene?
Kapila Wijegunawardene is Sri Lankan.
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· Wikipedia: Kapila Wijegunawardene
· DBpedia: Kapila Wijegunawardene
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kapila Wijegunawardene. https://biography.guide/kapila-wijegunawardene/
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