Dushmantha Chameera IPL Profile

Dushmantha Chameera is a Sri Lankan professional cricketer who plays for all three international formats for Sri Lanka. A right-arm fast bowler with a round-arm action, Chameera has long been considered one of the brightest seam prospects in Sri Lanka, known for his searing pace.

Chameera was first discovered at the Nondescripts Cricket Club in 2012 and was quickly recognized as a bowler with great potential. After an impressive 2013-14 domestic season where he took 32 wickets at an average of 21.18, he earned a spot in Sri Lanka's Test squad to face New Zealand at the end of 2014, although he did not play in any matches.

In 2015, he made his debut in all three formats of the game. Chameera was part of Sri Lanka's 2015 ICC World Cup squad and played a key role in a group-stage match against Scotland, where he took three crucial wickets. Later that year, he secured his first five-wicket haul against New Zealand in Hamilton, demonstrating his exceptional fast bowling skills.

Despite a promising start, Chameera has faced challenges with injuries that have impacted his career. Knee issues since 2015 have contributed to a decrease in his speed and sporadic appearances in the Sri Lankan team. Nonetheless, his talent as a fast bowler remains unquestionable.

He made his Indian Premier League debut with the Rajasthan franchise in the 2018 IPL season, but his season was cut short due to injury. Since then, he has also represented franchises like Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow. In the 2024 season, Kolkata Knight Riders signed him as a replacement for Gus Atkinson, securing him for his base price of INR 50 lakh after going unsold at the auction.