Background
He was born in Matara District and had his education at Mahinda College, Galle, where he started his cricket career.
He was born in Matara District and had his education at Mahinda College, Galle, where he started his cricket career.
He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler who plays for Tamil Union. Buddika, who played in the 2008 Under-23 tournament for Chilaw Marians, joined Ragama Cricket Club in 2009, with whom he reached the semi-finals of the same competition with their representative Under-23 team.Buddika made his List A debut in the Premier Limited Overs Tournament in 2009-2010, against Colts.