Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth of the carunarat He will demolish curtains in his international career after his second test against Australia in Galle, which begins on February 6th. The match has significant personal importance for a 35-year-old, as it will also mark his 100th. A cricket of cricket for a red ball Sri Lanka.
Karunarat retirement will see him join the elite list of crickets in Sri Lanka to achieve this turning point, becoming only a seventh player from his nation. The left opener was the cornerstone of the Sri Lanka composition in World Test Championship (WTC) Era, which leads from the front, with his leadership and impact performances.
Dimuth of the carunarat placed in retirement after 100. Test
Since debut in 2012, the carunarat has been one of the most reliable blows in Sri Lanka, collecting 7,172 rides in 99 matches, including 16 test centuries. His consistency at the top of the row played a key role in several unforgettable victories of Sri Lanka. However, the recent battles with a baton have been seen in their form, managing only 182 rides in the last seven test matches.
His last half a century came against New Zealand In September 2024, and his performances in the current series against Australia are insidious, registering two one -core results in the first test. Despite the recent skinny patch, his contributions to the Sri Lanka Crite remains indisputable, with numerous strokes that have received matches and its ability to anchor the inserts in challenging conditions.
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The memorial test scope as captain Sri Lanka
Referring to his career on the eve of his 100th test, karunarat, speaking with ESPNCricinfo, he recalled one of his most challenging but rewarded pink balls against India in Bengalur 2022. Faced with an incredible attack on Indian bowling Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed ShamiKarunarat described that hitting under the lights is a huge challenge.
Recounted the critical moment with Kusal Mendiswhere he told his partner that if he survives the test period, he will continue with the hundredth. Truth to his word, he presented extraordinary inings, which he later described as his best knock as Captain Sri Lanka.
“It was a really difficult period in which we had to hit several accessories against the new ball under the lights. At the end of one day, I remember saying Kusal Mendis to survive that period, somehow get a hundred next day. (Jasprit) Bumrah and (Mohammed) with a pink ball was incredibly difficult to see that night. Said the carunar.
Sri Lanka will want to equalize a series with two tests against Australia when the second game starts on February 6th in Galle. The karunarat will become only the seventh cricket Sri Lanka to achieve a 100 test match orienter, joining the elite legend group. However, despite his experience and past contributions, his recent struggles were obvious in the first test against Australia, where he registered two single -digit results. While preparing to deviate from the International Crown, Sri Lanka will want to honor her glorious career with a strong performance in a decisive test match.
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