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  Essex sign Sri Lanka’s Kasun Rajitha for 5 matches

Essex sign Sri Lanka’s Kasun Rajitha for 5 matches

April 15, 2025   08:57 pm

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Essex have signed Sri Lankan seamer Kasun Rajitha for the next five County Championship matches.

Rajitha, 31, has played for his country in all three formats, including 18 Test matches, taking a total of 55 wickets at an average of 29.58.

He previously played under Essex director of cricket Chris Silverwood, who had a two-year spell as Sri Lanka head coach.

“We are delighted to welcome Kasun to Essex and very much look forward to watching him perform in the County Championship,” said Silverwood.

“I know his experience and skillset will certainly help strengthen our already superb bowling attack.”

Rajitha is set to make his debut against Worcestershire this weekend.

“It is a really proud moment for me to be joining Essex,” he said.

“I would like to thank Chris Silverwood for giving me this opportunity and Sri Lanka Cricket for allowing me to further hone my skills.”

Source: BBC
--Agencies

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