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Shehan Jayasuriya retires from Sri Lanka cricket

Shehan Jayasuriya retires from Sri Lanka cricket

January 8, 2021   06:28 pm

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Shehan Jayasuriya has informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will no longer be available for domestic or international tournaments, as he is moving to the USA with his family.

“National team player Shehan Jayasuriya, who represented Sri Lanka in both ODIs and T20I formats have informed SLC, that he will no longer be available for the selection of domestic or international cricket tournaments with immediate effect.”

“Jayasuriya has taken this decision, as he has decided to relocate to United States of America with his family to settle in that country,” SLC said in a statement.

Whilst announcing his decision, Shehan has thanked Sri Lanka Cricket for the opportunities provided to him, during his time as a national player.  

“SLC whilst thanking Jayasuriya for the services he has rendered to Sri Lanka Cricket as a player, take this opportunity to wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”  

Jayasuriya has represented Sri Lanka in 12 ODIs and 18 T20Is.

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