Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has accepted cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne’s request to retire from all forms of International Cricket.
Issuing a statement, the SLC stated that its Executive Committee accepted the resignation of Lahiru Thirimanne.
This follows a resignation letter the player sent to Sri Lanka Cricket announcing his intention to retire from playing international cricket for his country, SLC stated.
The SLC further said its Executive Committee decided to accept the resignation letter of Thirimanne during a Meeting held recently.
‘We take this opportunity to wish Thirimanne the best in his future endeavours, and his services to Sri Lanka Cricket covering all forms of the game will be well remembered,’ said Mr. Ashley De Silva, CEO, of Sri Lanka Cricket.
Lahiru Thirimanne appeared for Sri Lanka in 44 test matches, 127 ODIs, and 26 T20Is, amassing over 5500 international runs across all formats for his country. (NewsWire)