 Kodikara played as an all-rounder, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm medium pace.Born in Kandy in 1969, Kodikara made his first-class debut for Central Province against Western Province Suburbs in March 1991.He played for a Central and North Western Combined XI against Pakistan A that August, and made his debut for Antonians Sports Club in a Saravanamuttu Trophy match against Kalutara Physical Culture Centre in October.