Wanindu Hasaranga Retires From Test Cricket

ALL-ROUNDER Wanindu Hasaranga on Tuesday informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from playing Test cricket. Hasaranga said the reason behind the move is to prolong his career as a limited-overs specialist.

Hasaranga made his international debut for Sri Lanka in limited-overs cricket (T20Is and ODIs) in 2017. He quickly gained attention for his variations and control as a leg-spinner, making him a valuable asset in the team. His ability to contribute with the bat and in the field also added to his versatility.

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“Sri Lanka Men’s all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from playing test cricket. Informing his decision, Hasaranga said the reason behind the move is to prolong his career as a limited-overs specialist,” Sri Lanka Cricket said.
“We will accept his decision and are confident that Hasaranga will be a vital part of our white-ball program going forward,” said Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket.
Hasaranga has represented his country in 48 one-day internationals and 58 T20I games, picking up a total of 158 wickets and scoring 1,365 runs.
Hasaranga has been Sri Lanka’s white-ball specialist since his ODI debut in 2017 and is a vital part of their limited-overs set-up.

The all-rounder has played four Test matches for Sri Lanka; however, the 26-year-old has represented the country in 48 one-day internationals and 58 T20I games.

Recently, Hasaranga was instrumental in Sri Lanka qualifying for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. They won the Qualifier in Zimbabwe with the all-rounder ending as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 22 scalps