Cricket: Thisara Perera retires from international stage

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Former Sri Lanka Twenty20 and ODI skipper, Thisara Perera had officially informed his desire to retire from international cricket with immediate effect to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday (3).

Perera, in his letter submitted to SLC announcing his retirement, said that he feels the time is right for him to step aside and pave the way for younger and more talented players to take on the reigns.

The former Sri Lanka ODI and T20i Captain also said that this is also the right time for him to follow on his personal goals and family life.

Perera thanked the team captains he has served under during his international career, teammates, both past and present, the executive committees, management, and the staff of SLC, for the support they extended to him during his career.

"I take pride in the fact that I was able to represent Sri Lanka in seven cricket world cups and be a contributing member of the 2014 T20 World Cup win against India in Bangladesh. Easily the highlight of My Life," Perera mentioned in his letter.

"SLC takes this opportunity to wish the former captain the very best in his future commitments and dearly value the immeasurable services rendered by him to the game," a press release issued by SLC stated.

"Thisara was a brilliant all-rounder, who has contributed immensely as a player to Sri Lanka Cricket and played a part in some of the glorious cricketing moments of the country," said Ashley de Silva, CEO of SLC.

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