Sri Lanka speedy bowler Suranga Lakmal has introduced that he’ll retire from world cricket after the approaching excursion of India.
Lakmal has to this point represented Sri Lanka in 165 world fits throughout codecs. (Reuters Picture)
HIGHLIGHTSSLC mentioned that Lakmal has knowledgeable the board of his decisionSri Lanka’s excursion begins on February 25Lakmal has taken 168 Take a look at wickets and 109 in ODIs
Sri Lanka speedy bowler Suranga Lakmal will retire from world cricket after their upcoming excursion of India, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) mentioned in a observation. SLC mentioned that Lakmal has knowledgeable the board of his determination.
Lakmal made his debut in an ODI towards India in December 2009. He has taken 168 wickets in 68 Take a look at fits and 109 in 86 ODIs. The 34-year-old performed simplest 11 T20Is, taking 8 wickets.
“I am indebted to Sri Lanka Cricket for giving me this astonishing alternative and having religion in me to carry again my mom land honour as it’s been absolute excitement to be related to the board that formed my skilled existence and likewise enriched my non-public construction,” Lakmal is quoted as announcing through SLC in a retirement letter that he despatched to the board.
“I’ve not anything however the utmost admire for all my avid gamers, coaches, crew managers, enhance group of workers, administrative group of workers and all different supportive group of workers,” he additional mentioned.
“We take this chance to pray Lakmal the easiest for his long run endeavors, and taking a look ahead to seeing him carry out for the rustic all over the Sri Lanka Excursion of India, if the selectors believe him for the excursion,” mentioned SLC CEO Ashley De Silva.
“Lakmal has been a very good contributor for Sri Lanka Cricket and delivered some memorable spells all over his nationwide profession, and his products and services shall be remembered neatly,” added De Silva.
Sri Lanka are scheduled to play two Assessments and 3 T20Is within the excursion which begins on February 25. The primary Take a look at shall be performed from February 25 in Bengaluru and from March 5 in Mohali. Mohali may also then host the primary T20I on March 13 and then the second one T20I shall be performed in Dharamsala. The excursion ends with the 3rd T20I in Lucknow on March 18.
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