Ajith Weerakkody

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Ajith Weerakkody
Personal information
Born1 October 1970 (1970-10) (age 53)
Colombo
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
International information
National side
Only ODI(cap  80)18 April 1994 v  New Zealand
Career statistics
Competition ODI
Matches1
Runs scored2
Batting average 2.00
100s/50s0/0
Top score2
Balls bowled6
Wickets 0
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 1 May 2006

Ajith Priyantha Weerakkody (born 1 October 1970) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played one One Day International in 1994. He was born at Colombo.


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