Derek Perera

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Derek Perera
Personal information
Full name
Derek Anthony Perera
Born (1977-10-13) 13 October 1977 (age 45)
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-break
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches1
Runs scored4
Batting average 4.00
100s/50s0/0
Top score4
Catches/stumpings 0/0
Source: Cricinfo, 26 December 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[ when? ] 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]

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References

  1. "Derek Perera". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  2. Yadav, Vishal. "Canada - Derek Anthony Perera - A multifaceted & dynamic coaching journey". globalcricketcommunity.com. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  3. "Derek Perera". Ontario Cricket Academy & Club. Retrieved 26 December 2017.