VIRAJ RAJAPAKSHA

Viraj is a dedicated cricket coach with extensive playing and coaching experience across club and county leagues in Middlesex. 

His playing career spans over a decade, having represented MTSSC Cricket Club, Lanka Lions Cricket Club, Wealdstone Cricket Club, and Highgate Cricket Club across competitions including the Middlesex Premier Cricket League, Middlesex County Cricket League, and Chess Valley Sunday League.

Alongside his playing background, he has developed a strong coaching portfolio focused on youth development and performance cricket. He coached with Harrow Borough at the London Youth Games from 2022 to 2023, working closely with experienced coaches to support player progression and is currently coaching at Highgate Cricket Club and with JDS Cricket Coaching, delivering structured sessions that emphasize skill development, game awareness, and confidence building.

To continue developing as a coach, he is working under the mentorship of Saliya Saman, gaining advanced insights into modern coaching methods and player development pathways. 

His coaching philosophy is focussed on creating a positive, disciplined, and challenging environment where players can maximize their potential while enjoying the game.