SLC confirms Bhanuka Rajapaksa's departure from international cricket

SLC confirms Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s retirement from international cricket Sri Lankan batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has announced retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

 

In a letter written to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the 30-year-old cited familial obligations behind his massive decision. It’s indeed a massive blow for Sri Lankan cricket as Rajapaksa had emerged as a vital cog of the national team.

 

As Sri Lankan team has been struggling big time in international cricket, many backed Rajapaksa to become a vital cog of the middle-order.

 

Rajapaksa also enjoyed an impressive outing in Australia with the U-19 team in 2009 wherein he scored 154 off 111 balls in a 50-over game and finished the series as the highest run-getter. He last played for Sri Lanka in last year’s T20 World Cup.