Sri Lankan batsman Lahiru Thirimanne, after an illustrious 12-year career, has officially retired from international cricket. Making his debut in 2010, the 33-year-old cricketer featured in a total of 44 Tests, 127 One-Day Internationals, and 26 T20 Internationals. His remarkable journey included representing Sri Lanka in three ICC T20 World Cups, with a triumphant victory in the 2014 edition. Additionally, he also participated in multiple ODI World Cups and had the honor of leading the team in five ODIs.

In a heartfelt statement shared on Facebook, Thirimanne expressed his gratitude to the sport, acknowledging that he had given his best effort and served his motherland with honesty and integrity. While he didn’t disclose all the reasons behind his decision, he mentioned that it was a challenging choice to make.

Throughout his career, Thirimanne garnered immense respect as one of Sri Lanka’s most prolific batsmen, particularly excelling in the 50-over format. He amassed a total of 3,194 runs in 106 innings at an impressive average of 34.71, which included four centuries and 24 half-centuries.

In March 2022, Thirimanne played his final international match for Sri Lanka, a Test against India held in Bengaluru. As he embarks on a new chapter in his life, he expressed his deep appreciation to the Sri Lanka Cricket members, coaches, teammates, physios, trainers, and analysts for their unwavering support and encouragement.

Taking to Instagram, Thirimanne bid farewell to his cricketing journey, describing it as an absolute honor to represent his country. He thanked everyone for the incredible memories and well wishes he received during his 13-year career, looking forward to what lies ahead in the future.