Kasun Rajitha is a cricketer who plays internationally for Sri Lanka and domestically for Badureliya Sports Club in Sri Lanka. He is a right-handed batter and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who can swing the ball both ways. He made his international debut for Sri Lanka in February 2016. He currently plays for the Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League in club cricket, winning the championship as a key player in 2023. His bowling action resembles that of former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas, who coincidentally happened to be his mentor with the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club cricket, whom he has represented in the Sri Lankan domestic game.
Kasun Rajitha was born on June 1, 1993, in Matara, Sri Lanka. He grew up in a cricket-loving family and started playing the game at the age of nine. His father, Sujith Perera, is a cricket coach and his mother, PV Swarnalatha, is a housewife. He has an older brother, Dilshan Perera, who is also a cricketer and plays for Negombo Cricket Club.
Kasun Rajitha is unmarried and lives in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is fluent in Sinhala, English, and Tamil. He holds a bachelor's degree in sports management from Inholland University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam. He is also a qualified cricket coach and has worked as a player-coach at Sinhalese Sports Club. He enjoys travelling, reading, and listening to music in his spare time.
Kasun Rajitha started playing cricket at Prince of Wales College, where he received guidance from former Sri Lankan cricketer Roy Dias. He represented Sri Lanka at various age-group levels and was part of the squad that played in the 2010 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. He made his first-class debut for Colts Cricket Club against Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club in the 2011–12 Premier League Tournament and scored 23 runs on debut. He also made his List A debut for Colts Cricket Club against Badureliya Sports Club in the same season and took one wicket.
Kasun Rajitha made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Sri Lanka against India at Pune on February 9, 2016. He took three wickets for 29 runs and was named the player of the match as Sri Lanka won by five wickets. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Sri Lanka against South Africa at Manchester on July 9, 2016. He took no wickets and scored four runs as Sri Lanka lost by six wickets.
He made his Test debut for Sri Lanka against West Indies at Gros Islet on June 14, 2018. He took five wickets for 64 runs in the first innings and scored 12 runs as Sri Lanka drew the match.
Kasun Rajitha has played 16 ODIs for Sri Lanka until October 2023, scoring 48 runs at an average of 24.00 and a strike rate of 87.27. He has hit no centuries and no half-centuries with a highest score of 17 not out. He has also bowled 744 balls and taken 23 wickets. His best bowling figures are 3/31. He has also taken one catch.
Kasun Rajitha has played 16 T20Is for Sri Lanka until November 2022, scoring 30 runs at an average of 10.00 and a strike rate of 100.00. He has hit no centuries and no half-centuries with a highest score of 9 not out. He has also bowled 336 balls and taken 16 wickets. His best bowling figures are 3/29. He has also taken one catch.
Kasun Rajitha has played 13 Test matches for Sri Lanka until April 2023, scoring 54 runs at an average of 4.15. He has hit no centuries and no half-centuries with a highest score of 12. He has also bowled 2,102 balls and taken 39 wickets. His best bowling figures are 5/64. He has also taken four catches.
Kasun Rajitha has not captained Sri Lanka in any international matches.
Kasun Rajitha has not been involved in any major controversies in his cricket career.
Kasun Rajitha is a cricketer who plays internationally for Sri Lanka and domestically for Badureliya Sports Club in Sri Lanka. He is a right-handed batter and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who can swing the ball both ways. He made his international debut for Sri Lanka in February 2016. He currently plays for the Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League in club cricket, winning the championship as a key player in 2023. His bowling action resembles that of former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas, who coincidentally happened to be his mentor with the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club cricket, whom he has represented in the Sri Lankan domestic game. He has achieved several records and accolades for his performances and is one of the most consistent bowlers for Sri Lanka.