India vs Sri Lanka 2023 Series: Sri Lanka Pacer Suranga Lakmal To Retire From International Cricket After India Tour

Colombo, February 2: Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal will retire from worldwide cricket after the tour of India, stated Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday. In a global profession that started in 2009 towards India on the Nagpur ODI, Lakmal has taken 168 Test wickets in 68 matches, 109 wickets in 86 ODIs and eight wickets in 11 T20Is. "I'm indebted to Sri Lanka Cricket for giving me this astonishing opportunity and having faith in me to bring back my motherland honour as it has been an absolute pleasure to be associated with the board that shaped my professional life and also enriched my personal development," stated Lakmal in his retirement letter submitted to SLC on Wednesday. India vs Sri Lanka 2023 Series Scheduled Begin With T20Is; Bengaluru To Host IND vs SL Day-Night Test. "I have nothing but the utmost respect for all my players, coaches, team managers, support staff, administrative staff and all other supportive staff," added Lakmal. Lakmal additionally captained Sri Lanka in 5 Tests in 2018, main Sri Lanka to a 2-0 series win over South Africa at residence adopted by a series-equalling win over West Indies on the Kensington Oval in Barbados. "We take this opportunity to wish Lakmal the very best for his future endeavours, and look forward to seeing him perform for the country during the Sri Lanka Tour of India, if the selectors consider him for the tour," stated Ashley De Silva, CEO of SLC. "Lakmal has been an excellent contributor for Sri Lanka Cricket and delivered some memorable spells during his national career, and his services will be remembered well," added De Silva. Lakmal was additionally the primary cricketer from the Hambantota district to play worldwide cricket for Sri Lanka. He was a member of the Sri Lanka workforce which gained the 2014 Men's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. (The above story first appeared on SociallyKeeda on Feb 03, 2023 12:20 AM IST. For more information and updates on politics, world, sports activities, entertainment and way of life, go surfing to our web site sociallykeeda.com).