Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera retires from worldwide cricket

Sri Lanka all-rounder and former captain Thisara Perera on Monday introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket with instant impact.
Perera, in his letter submitted to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), stated that he feels the time is true for him to step apart and pave the best way for the youthful crop.

🏅 2014 @T20WorldCup winner🎩 Hat-tricks in each ODIs and T20Is🔥 An all-rounder par excellence
Sri Lanka’s @PereraThisara has introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket! pic.twitter.com/NxrZxH4Rpa
— ICC (@ICC) May 3, 2021
The 32-year-old, who represented Sri Lanka in six Tests, 166 ODIs and 84 T20s, is anticipated to maintain taking part in franchise cricket around the globe.
“I take pride in the fact that I was able to represent Sri Lanka in seven cricket World Cups and be a contributing member of the 2014 T20 World Cup win against India in Bangladesh. Easily the highlight of My Life,” Perera talked about in his letter to SLC.
SLC acknowledged Perera’s contribution to the success of the nationwide crew.
“Thisara was a brilliant all-rounder, who has contributed immensely as a player to Sri Lanka Cricket and played a part in some of the glorious cricketing moments of the country,” stated SLC CEO Ashley De Silva in an announcement.