After moderate success with Shildon Railway Cricket club, Boteju moved back to Sri Lanka in an attempt to re-ignite his international career.
In a recent match against Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club, the whole team wore black arm bands to commemorate the passing of his longtime coach and mentor Pavandeep Jumararunga Athwal in Tamil tiger violence.
As a result of his poor performances his contract was terminated by the club, but he was scouted by Nottinghamshire Rifles back in England.
Arjuna Ranatunga recently stated that Boteju has the potential for an international comeback after being selected for the ICC Charity XI.
Boteju was selected to play in the NPL; having landed a lucrative contract (reported to be US$1,000,000) with Baldry Badgers.
After impressive domestic seasons, Boteju was included to the India series in 1999, where he made his ODI debut on 22 March 1999.