| Name | Nishan Peiris |
| Date of Birth | 11-08-1997 |
| Age | 27 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Bowling All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Bowling Style | RA Off Spin |
| Batting Style | LH Lower Order Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
| Major Teams | Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka 'A', Sri Lanka Under 19s, Negombo Cricket Club, Ragama Cricket Club, Badureliya Cricket Club |
| Coaching Qualifications | ECB Level 2 |
Nishan Peiris is a high quality off spinner with an outstanding record in Sri Lanka.
Long regarded as 'the best off spinner in Sri Lanka' due to his performances in the top tier of domestic cricket in his homeland, Nishan has finally been rewarded with international recognition, making his test match debut against New Zealand in September 2024. He made an immediate impact and enjoyed a dream debut with figures of 3/33 in the first innings and 6/170 in the second, helping his team to a massive win by an innings and 154 runs. To make such an immediate impact at the top level of the game tells you all you need to know about the quality Nishan has. His match winning second innings display included the wickets of Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra Tom Blunder, Glen Phillips and Mitchell Santner to help set up an historic Sri Lankan victory.
Nishan boasts an enviable professional record and has first class best figures of 8/94, List A best of 5/16 and T20 best of 3/4. It was no surprise to many observers that Nishan hit the ground at international level. He has also enjoyed successful stints in the UK as an overseas professional. Playing for Newcastle & Hartshill CC in the strong North Staffs South Cheshire League, he was a big hit. Arriving in June 2022 as a late replacement, he was a revelation. Despite the slightly shortened season, he took 44 wickets from 159.2 overs, at an incredible average of 9.61. He returned the following year but had his visa delayed, like many other due to the issues in Ukraine causing sever backlogs in th UK. It wasn't just on the pitch that Nishan impressed, he was a big hit off the pitch and was extremely popular with team mates and club member alike. He threw himself in to 'club cricket life' and received several glowing recommendations for his character and personality. he also showed he is a more than capable batter during his Uk stint, with a best of 70* from the middle order, he works hard on his batting and can be considered an all rounder at club level.
Nishan is now an international cricketer and is at the peak of his powers. He is seeking global opportunities in franchise, county and club cricket and represents one of the finest options on the market. A brilliant bowler, capable batter and outstanding club man, we recommend him highly.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle & Hartshill CC (2022) | 278 | 27.80 | 44 | 9.61 |
| Name | Nishan Peiris |
| Date of Birth | 11-08-1997 |
| Age | 27 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Bowling All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Player Status | Available |
| Bowling Style | RA Off Spin |
| Batting Style | LH Lower Order Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
| Major Teams | Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka 'A', Sri Lanka Under 19s, Negombo Cricket Club, Ragama Cricket Club, Badureliya Cricket Club |
| Coaching Qualifications | ECB Level 2 |
Nishan Peiris is a high quality off spinner with an outstanding record in Sri Lanka.
Long regarded as 'the best off spinner in Sri Lanka' due to his performances in the top tier of domestic cricket in his homeland, Nishan has finally been rewarded with international recognition, making his test match debut against New Zealand in September 2024. He made an immediate impact and enjoyed a dream debut with figures of 3/33 in the first innings and 6/170 in the second, helping his team to a massive win by an innings and 154 runs. To make such an immediate impact at the top level of the game tells you all you need to know about the quality Nishan has. His match winning second innings display included the wickets of Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra Tom Blunder, Glen Phillips and Mitchell Santner to help set up an historic Sri Lankan victory.
Nishan boasts an enviable professional record and has first class best figures of 8/94, List A best of 5/16 and T20 best of 3/4. It was no surprise to many observers that Nishan hit the ground at international level. He has also enjoyed successful stints in the UK as an overseas professional. Playing for Newcastle & Hartshill CC in the strong North Staffs South Cheshire League, he was a big hit. Arriving in June 2022 as a late replacement, he was a revelation. Despite the slightly shortened season, he took 44 wickets from 159.2 overs, at an incredible average of 9.61. He returned the following year but had his visa delayed, like many other due to the issues in Ukraine causing sever backlogs in th UK. It wasn't just on the pitch that Nishan impressed, he was a big hit off the pitch and was extremely popular with team mates and club member alike. He threw himself in to 'club cricket life' and received several glowing recommendations for his character and personality. he also showed he is a more than capable batter during his Uk stint, with a best of 70* from the middle order, he works hard on his batting and can be considered an all rounder at club level.
Nishan is now an international cricketer and is at the peak of his powers. He is seeking global opportunities in franchise, county and club cricket and represents one of the finest options on the market. A brilliant bowler, capable batter and outstanding club man, we recommend him highly.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle & Hartshill CC (2022) | 278 | 27.80 | 44 | 9.61 |
