Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal to retire from international cricket after tour of India

Former Sri Lanka Test Captain Suranga Lakmal will retire from international cricket at the end of the upcoming India tour. He informed about his decision to Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday (February 2).

"I’m indebted to Sri Lanka Cricket for giving me this astonishing opportunity and having faith in me to bring back my mother land honour as it has been absolute pleasure to be associated with the board that shaped my professional life and also enriched my personal development," said Lakmal in his retirement letter submitted to Sri Lanka Cricket.

"I have nothing but the utmost respect for all my players, coaches, team managers, support staff, administrative staff and all other supportive staff,," Lakmal has said further. Suranga Lakmal played for Sri Lanka across all international formats, making valuable contributions to the betterment of the national team.

"We take this opportunity to wish Lakmal the very best for his future endeavors, and looking forward to seeing him perform for the country during the Sri Lanka Tour of India, if the selectors consider him for the tour," said Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket.

Suranga Lakmal, nation's fourth highest wicket taker in Tests will retire after the tour of India. In a career spanning for 12 years, Lakmal took 168 Test wickets. He also captained the side to a Test win in Barbados as SL became only Asian team to win a Test at Kensington Oval. pic.twitter.com/nFZzLw0Ug4

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"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.