Wanindu Hasaranga Announces Retirement from Test Cricket; Sri Lanka All-Rounder to Prolong Career As Limited-Overs Specialist
The ace all-rounder had made his Test debut in 2020 and last played his last match in the longest format of the game in 2021 against Bangladesh. Wanindu Hasaranga regularly features in the limited-over formats, especially in T20 cricket as he represents several franchises across the world.
Colombo, Aug 15: All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga on Tuesday informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from playing Test cricket. Hasaranga said the reason behind the move is to prolong his career as a limited-overs specialist. Former Sri Lanka Cricketer Sachithra Senanayake, Facing Match-Fixing Charges, Handed Travel Ban by Local Court.
"We will accept his decision and are confident that Hasaranga will be a vital part of our white-ball program going forward," said Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket.
The all-rounder has played four Test matches for Sri Lanka; however, the 26-year-old has represented the country in 48 one-day internationals and 58 T20I games.
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