Wanindu announces retirement from test cricket; wants to be a limited-overs specialist

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has reached a decision to retire from test cricket.

Sri Lanka Men’s all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from playing test cricket. 

Informing his decision, Hasaranga said the reason behind the move is to prolong his career as a limited-overs specialist.

“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.