Kulasekara retires from Tests
Sri Lanka seamer, Nuwan Kulasekara, has announced his retirement from Test cricket at the age of 33.
In a press release from Sri Lanka Cricket the fast-medium bowler has stated: “I would like to retire from playing Test cricket with immediate effect, After much thought I believe it is the right time to retire and I hope it will allow me to better prepare for ODI and T20 cricket, which I would like to continue playing for Sri Lanka subject to good performance and selection."
Kulaskera played 21 tests and took 48 wickets at an average of 37.37. He made his test debut for Sri Lanka on April 4 2005 against New Zealand at Napier and played what proved to be his last Test against England at Lords in 2014. His best performances in Tests came against Pakistan in 2009 when he took 7/118 in the match at Galle before taking 8/58 in Colombo.
While his career at Test level had stalled somewhat in the last few years Kulasekera is still an asset as an ODI bowler and having once been ranked number one in the ICC ODI rankings, in March 2009, and will be looking to prolong his career by focusing on T20Is and One Day Cricket.
Latest
-
NewsHow a conversation with Virat Kohli changed Sanju Samson’s approach
Sanju Samson has started the 2020 Indian Premier League on fire and hopes for force his way back into the India team.
-
NewsWhat next for Jonny Bairstow after he misses out on Test central contract?
Jonny Bairstow has averaged only 17.45 in his last 20 Test innings.
-
NewsEngland contracts look to the future as Jonny Bairstow misses out
The Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman has lost his Test deal in the latest round of awards.
-
NewsRashid Khan: I keep calm and cool and focused on what I have to do
Rashid Khan dedicated his man of the match award to his parents who recently passed away.
-
NewsTom Westley sorry after alcohol poured over Feroze Khushi in Lord’s celebrations
The captain apologises after Essex admitted the celebrations failed to meet their inclusive values.
-
NewsSascoc ask government to intervene in Cricket South Africa crisis
Cricket South Africa have been backed into a corner but continue to resist Sascoc attempts to audit their operations.
-
NewsGloucestershire players are together and hoping to go a step further
There has been T20 quarter-final disappointment in three of the most recent four seasons.
-
NewsScott Borthwick returns to Durham after successful stint with Surrey
The opener was part of Surrey’s County Championship-winning side in 2018.
-
NewsVirat Kohli: I wish I was AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers was named man of the match after the Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated the Mumbai Indians in a dramatic super over.
-
NewsFlintoff opens up on struggles with bulimia
Former England skipper Andrew Flintoff has lifted the lid on his personal struggle with bulimia in a new documentary.