Mahela Jayawardene will play for Sussex after ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
Mahela Jayawardene will play for Sussex after ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
London: England’s county cricket club Sussex have signed veteran Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene for the first half of England’s domestic Twenty20 competition. The 37-year-old, who has played 149 Tests, will be available for Sussex’s first seven matches of the tournament. Jayawardene, who will retire from international cricket after ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, has scored 4,051 runs at an average of 28.73 in 170 Twenty20 games. Top 10 batsmen in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
“His record and his reputation are second to none. He will also bring his leadership and experience,” Sussex manager Mark Robinson was quoted as saying by BBC on Friday. “I’m sure he will be a huge asset to Luke Wright as the new captain, and the whole squad and coaching staff.” Top 10 bowlers in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
The former captain has scored more than 11,000 runs in both Test matches and One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Jawawardene, who is playing in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has slammed a century in the tournament, which guided Sri Lanka out of trouble against Afghanistan. Click here for Top 10 fielders in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015