Kariyawasam Tirana Gamage Dhammika Prasad
Biratnagar Kings · Sri Lanka
Kariyawasam Tirana Gamage Dhammika Prasad is a bowler from Sri Lanka. For Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026) he is head coach of Biratnagar Kings. Born on 30 May 1983 in Ragama, Sri Lanka; full name Kariyawasam Tirana Gamage Dhammika Prasad, a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler. He played for Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2015, appearing in 25 Tests and 24 ODIs, taking 75 Test wickets and 32 ODI wickets; Wikipedia records a single T20I appearance.
He was part of the Sri Lanka Test team that secured their historic first Test series win in England in 2014, picking up a five-wicket haul at Headingley with career-best figures of 5 for 50. During the India Test tour in 2015, he was the highest wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in the series with 15 wickets. His most extensive senior record is in Test cricket: 25 matches, 476 runs, 75 wickets.
About Kariyawasam Tirana Gamage Dhammika Prasad
Born on 30 May 1983 in Ragama, Sri Lanka; full name Kariyawasam Tirana Gamage Dhammika Prasad, a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler. He played for Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2015, appearing in 25 Tests and 24 ODIs, taking 75 Test wickets and 32 ODI wickets; Wikipedia records a single T20I appearance. He was part of the Sri Lanka Test team that secured their historic first Test series win in England in 2014, picking up a five-wicket haul at Headingley with career-best figures of 5 for 50.
During the India Test tour in 2015, he was the highest wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in the series with 15 wickets. After retirement, he moved into coaching, including as bowling coach of the Nepal national cricket team, and as assistant and bowling coach for the USA and bowling coach for Nepal and Oman (franchise roles included Colombo Kings in the Lanka Premier League). For Season 3 (2026), Biratnagar Kings retained him as head coach for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League.
Player details
| Full name | Kariyawasam Tirana Gamage Dhammika Prasad |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 May 1983 |
| Birthplace | Ragama, Sri Lanka |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Playing role | Bowler |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| NPL role (Season 3) | Head coach — Biratnagar Kings |
Playing style and strengths
Dhammika Prasad is a right-handed bowler who bowls right-arm fast-medium.
His Test record underlines that role: a best of 47 across 25 matches. With the ball his ODI figures read 32 wickets with a best of 3/17.
Dhammika Prasad’s coaching role in the NPL
Dhammika Prasad’s Nepal Premier League record, season by season, as verified from league coverage and squad records.
Season 2 (2025). Coached Biratnagar Kings in the previous season: Banking News reports Biratnagar retained him to continue as head coach and quotes him on last season's playoff exit with Biratnagar.
Season 3 (2026). Retained as head coach of Biratnagar Kings for Season 3 (2026), to handle coaching and strategic leadership of the team in the upcoming season.
Dhammika Prasad career records
Senior career figures for Dhammika Prasad as published by Wikipedia and copied exactly from the profile summary tables; figures are not recalculated here.
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 25 | 476 | 47 | 35.97 | 0/0 | 75 | 5/50 |
| ODI | 24 | 129 | 31* | 30.5 | 0/0 | 32 | 3/17 |
| T20I | 1 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dhammika Prasad coaching in the NPL?
Yes — Kariyawasam Tirana Gamage Dhammika Prasad is head coach of Biratnagar Kings for Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026).
What is Dhammika Prasad’s playing role?
He is a bowler. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium.
When was Dhammika Prasad born?
Kariyawasam Tirana Gamage Dhammika Prasad was born on 30 May 1983 in Ragama, Sri Lanka.
Where is Dhammika Prasad from?
Dhammika Prasad is a cricketer from Sri Lanka.
Sources
Dhammika Prasad — Wikipedia: Born on 30 May 1983 in Ragama, Sri Lanka; full name Kariyawasam Tirana Gamage Dhammika Prasad, a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler. He played for Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2015, appearing in 25 Tests and 24 ODIs, taking 75 Test wickets and 32 ODI wickets; Wikipedia records a single T20I appearance.
Dhammika Prasad to Continue as Head Coach of Biratnagar Kings — Banking News Nepal: After retirement, he moved into coaching, including as bowling coach of the Nepal national cricket team, and as assistant and bowling coach for the USA and bowling coach for Nepal and Oman (franchise roles included Colombo Kings in the Lanka Premier League). For Season 3 (2026), Biratnagar Kings retained him as head coach for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League.
As Dashain celebrations wind down, Nepal prepares for NPL 3 — Online Khabar
Dhammika Prasad Retained as Biratnagar Kings Head Coach for NPL Season 3 — NPL Cricket League (site article)
Follow Biratnagar Kings
Biratnagar Kings — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Sandeep Lamichhane, Charith Asalanka and Lokesh Bam are among the Biratnagar Kings players Dhammika Prasad coaches in Season 3 (2026). See the full Biratnagar Kings squad.