December 3, 2007 Sanath Jayasuriya finally called it a day for test cricket, the opener from Sri Lanka who storm the international bowler with his power hitting made a stylish 78 in his last inning of test cricket against England in Kandy. He immediately announces retirement from test cricket after he back from playing this inning.
“This is the right time to retire,” Jayasuriya Confirmed, and added “There are some young guys coming up, and I wanted to go while on top, Life without cricket will be tough, but I will sill be playing one day cricket and contributing to the team.
He is right in his decision as in recent past his test record is below his standards. Jayasuriya has played 109 tests with a avg. of 40.02 that include 14 tons, 340 being his highest. He has also captured 97 wickets in these matches.
Jayasuriya hit the purple patch in his international carrier in 1996 world cup, where he demonstrated the power of his stroke play.
More of Jayasurya’s stats…
“This is the right time to retire,” Jayasuriya Confirmed, and added “There are some young guys coming up, and I wanted to go while on top, Life without cricket will be tough, but I will sill be playing one day cricket and contributing to the team.
He is right in his decision as in recent past his test record is below his standards. Jayasuriya has played 109 tests with a avg. of 40.02 that include 14 tons, 340 being his highest. He has also captured 97 wickets in these matches.
Jayasuriya hit the purple patch in his international carrier in 1996 world cup, where he demonstrated the power of his stroke play.
More of Jayasurya’s stats…