Sri Lanka's Isuru Udana announces retirement at 33: Time has come to say 'goodbye' to all of you - India Today

Sri Lanka fast bowler Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on Saturday.

Udana, who played 21 ODIs and 35 T20Is for Sri Lanka in his 12-year international career, in an official statement said that the time has come for him to make way for next generation of players.

‘’It is with immense pride and passion, and unfathomable commitment that I have represented and served my country.

“I believe the time has come for me to make way for the next generation of players," a part of his statement read. Thank you very much . Love you all. Stay safe. #goodbye #IZY17 pic.twitter.com/4dXt72bMn0 — Isuru Udana (@IAmIsuru17) July 31, 2021

The left-arm pacer picked 18 ODI and 27 T20I wickets. He last played for Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I versus India in Colombo. He got to bowl only one over in the match which his team won by 4 wickets.

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Matthews wished luck to Udana for his life after retirement. Thanks for all the memories together bro @IAmIsuru17 wishing you all the best for life after retirement pic.twitter.com/wRAOJumBQg — Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) July 31, 2021

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