He is the first and only test - match - panel Cricket Umpire the Royal College Colombo and the University of Colombo have ever produced .
In 1975 , whilst still an undergraduate , Perera qualified to become a cricket umpire .
Perera is the first and only test - match - panel Cricket Umpire the Royal College Colombo and the University of Colombo have ever produced .
In 1975 , whilst still an undergraduate , Perera qualified to become a cricket umpire .