Left-arm fast bowler Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confiꦦrmed on Saturday (July 31). Udana last played a T20 international for his country against India earlier this week.
While talking about his decision, Udana said he’s stepping aside to make way for the youngsters.
“I believe the time has come for me to make way for the next generation of players,” Udana said in a statement.
“It is with immense pride and passion, and unfathomable commitment that I have represented and served my country.”
Thank you very muchꦿ ❤️. Love you all. Stay safe.
— Isuru Udana (@IAmIsuru17)
Apart from being a wily customer with the ba🐷ll using his slower deliveries to good effect, the 33-year-old was also known for his run-sco✱ring abilities lower down the order.
Overall, i🧸n his career, Udana ꦉplayed 56 matches for Sri Lanka, picking 45 wickets.
Sri Lankan cricketer Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Thank You Isuru Udana 🙏— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet)
According to 🧔reports, the pacer will continue to feature in T20 leagues around the world.
Farewell, Isuru Udana.
Play the leagues around the globe, have fun. 💪
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)