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Suranga Lakmal retires - slcricfan1 - 02-02-2022
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sri-lankas-suranga-lakmal-to-retire-from-all-forms-of-international-cricket-1299652
He ends up with 168 test wickets with an average of 36. Decent player and was very reliable towards the end. Seems like a nice guy. Grabbed 5 fors in Aus, SA and NZ and captained us with 3 out of 5 wins. A bit of an underwhelming career but think he should be very proud of it. SL will miss him. Is Lahiru Kumara replacing him as Sl`s main fast bowling spearhead?
RE: Suranga Lakmal retires - Bada - 02-02-2022
By the end of 2017 - 96 wickets at 44.9
Since then - 72 wickets at 24.7
RE: Suranga Lakmal retires - Keshan - 02-02-2022
Yeah he ended with a career that he can be quite proud of. Didn't think he would become the bowler he did in the last few years. Hope he does well in the UK.
I would think Chameera now becomes the War Chief in the fast bowling cartel.
RE: Suranga Lakmal retires - Perthman - 02-02-2022
A Great servant of Sri Lankan cricket . Remarkable last few years for SL.
RE: Suranga Lakmal retires - Pram - 02-02-2022
Not a great time to be test specialist fast bowler in SL. They have no role to play in home tests. Very few overseas tests in SENA countries due to test championship schedule. Suranga has been a great asset for us for a while. Wish him all the best!
RE: Suranga Lakmal retires - criccontent - 02-02-2022
Micky betraying us
RE: Suranga Lakmal retires - pj57 - 02-02-2022
Lakmal is only 34, could have played at least couple more years of test cricket. Big loss as he has been consistent in the last few years. His average has been in the 20s since 2018. Anyway wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
RE: Suranga Lakmal retires - pj57 - 02-02-2022
https://srilankacricket.lk/2022/02/suranga-lakmal-retires-from-all-forms-of-international-cricket/
Media Release
2nd, February 2022
Suranga Lakmal
Former Sri Lanka Test Captain Suranga Lakmal has informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from all forms of International Cricket following the completion of the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of India 2022.
“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.
‘’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.
RE: Suranga Lakmal retires - Bada - 02-02-2022
He was one of the 3 players unfairly targeted by SLC when they imposed pay cuts. That + crap WTC schedule + his age as a pace bowler forced this decision.
RE: Suranga Lakmal retires - mugatiya - 02-02-2022
(02-02-2022, 05:52 PM)criccontent Wrote: Micky betraying us
What's this about CC ?