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Ajith Kosala Kuruppuarachchi (born 1 November 1964, Colombo) is a Sri Lankan Australian former cricketer[1] who played in two Tests from 1986 to 1987.

Kosala Kuruppuarachchi
කෝසල කුරුප්පුආරච්චි

Personal information
Full name	Ajith Kosala Kuruppuarachchi
Born	November 1, 1964 (1964-11) (age 57) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Batting	Right-hand bat
Bowling	Left-arm fast-medium
International information
National side	Sri Lanka (1986–1987)
Test debut (cap 35)	14 March 1986 v Pakistan
Last Test	16 April 1987 v New Zealand
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class Matches 2 29 Runs scored – 70 Batting average – 5.83 100s/50s -/- -/- Top score – 20* Balls bowled 272 3310 Wickets 8 60 Bowling average 18.62 26.69 5 wickets in innings 1 2 10 wickets in match – – Best bowling 5/44 5/44 Catches/stumpings -/- 5/-
Source: Cricinfo

On his debut on 14 March 1986, he took five wickets in the first innings against Pakistan in Colombo, including a wicket with his third delivery.[2] With that, Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in a Test for the first time, where Kuruppuarachchi took a major part in both bat and ball.[3][4]

International record

Test 5 Wicket hauls

#	Figures	Match	Opponent	Venue	City	Country	Year
1	5/44	1	Pakistan	Colombo Cricket Club Ground	Colombo	Sri Lanka	1986

References

Sources

• Hook, R. (1987) "Sri Lanka Profiles", Australian Cricket 1987-88 Guide, ed. Mengel, N.

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