A notable player in the cricket world has announced his retirement. Dimuth Karunaratne, a star player for Sri Lanka, has informed the public of his decision to retire from international cricket after his last match. He has been a key figure in Sri Lanka’s international cricket team, achieving many significant milestones throughout his career.
Dimuth Karunaratne has announced that he will retire after the second match of the Test series against Australia. This match will be particularly special for him, as it will be the 100th Test match of his career. The second Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia is scheduled to take place from February 6 to February 10.
Will retire after this match
Throughout his career, Dimuth Karunaratne has achieved many notable accomplishments. He has played a total of 99 Test matches, scoring 7172 runs at an average of 39.40, including 16 centuries and 39 half-centuries. In One-Day International (ODI) cricket, he has played 50 matches for Sri Lanka, scoring 1316 runs at a strike rate of 31.33 and 79.56, with one century and 11 half-centuries to his name. His first-class records are also impressive, with 15777 runs scored in 216 matches at an average of 44.94.
How was Dimuth Karunaratne’s career
Dimuth Karunaratne’s retirement is a significant loss for the Sri Lanka cricket team. His dedication and achievements have made a lasting impact on the sport, and he will be remembered as one of the team’s most notable players.