eLanka

Monday, 22 Sep 2025
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Newsletter
  • eLanka Weddings
  • Property
  • eLanka Shop
  • Business Directory
eLankaeLanka
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Follow US
© 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Home » Blog » Articles » Thisara Perera announces international retirement
Articles

Thisara Perera announces international retirement

eLanka admin
Last updated: May 8, 2021 4:43 pm
By
eLanka admin
ByeLanka admin
Follow:
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

Thisara Perera announces international retirement

Thisara Perera

Source:Island

Thisara Perera was an important part of some of country’s prominent highs in white-ball cricket over the last decade.

Thisara Perera announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 32 yesterday, informing the board in a letter that it was the right time for him to “step aside and pave the way for younger and more talented players” while focusing more on his family life and personal goals.

Perera ends a limited-overs career that spanned over 11 years after making his debut in December 2009, during which he represented Sri Lanka in 166 ODIs (2338 runs, 175 wickets) and 84 T20Is (1204 runs, 51 wickets). He played the last of his six Tests back in 2012.

More Read

The Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair – By Dr Harold Gunatillake
Anula Vidyalaya Alumni NSW & ACT Presents – Aradhana 2025
Sydney Expatriates Meet Dr. Harsha de Silva, MP and the Chairman of the Finance Committee of Sri Lanka Parliament
MOVA Partners with FILMBASE to Bring Next-Generation Smart Glass & LED Film Solutions to Sri Lanka

Perera was an important part of some of country’s prominent highs in white-ball cricket over the last decade, like the T20 World Cup win in 2014 where he knocked off the winning runs against India in the final. A hard-hitting batsman lower down the order, he also made an impression in the World Cup final in 2011 against India.

“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,” Perera said. “Easily the highlight of my life.”

More Read

Sri Lanka hosts the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2025! 01
Sri Lanka hosts the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2025!
eLanka Newsletter -21st September 2025 – 3rd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia
Foods that can naturally support better sleep
Fabulous Sri Lankan fare and great music makes the Springvale RSL the place to be. By Trevine Rodrigo in Melbourne.

There were many other highlights in Perera’s career as well. He was appointed captain of both ODI and T20I sides in 2017. In 2019, the left-hander blasted his maiden ODI hundred, scoring 140 off just 74 balls against New Zealand – an innings that included 13 sixes which is the most by a Sri Lanka player. He is the only Sri Lankan to hit six sixes in an over in any form of professional cricket. Perera’s impact with the ball was a lot gentler, although he does have an ODI as well as a T20I hattrick to his name. With his medium-pace, he provided the balance to the team.

“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,” said Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket.

Perera last played for Sri Lanka earlier this year against West Indies, featuring in both ODI and T20I series.

Share This Article
Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Failure to prevent Easter carnage: AG indicts Hemasiri, Pujith, in Colombo High Court, for murder-By A.J.A. Abeynayake
Next Article South Asia to remain fastest growing region: ADB
FacebookLike
YoutubeSubscribe
LinkedInFollow
Most Read
10 Pictures With Fascinating Stories Behind Them!

“A PICTURE SPEAKS A 1000 WORDS” – By Des Kelly

Look past your thoughts so you may drink the pure nectar of this moment

A Life Hack for when we’re Burnt Out & Broken Down – By Uma Panch

Narration of the History of our Proud Ancestral (Orang Jawa) Heritage. by Noor R. Rahim

eLanka Weddings

eLanka Marriage Proposals

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News- By Noel Whittaker

EILEEN MARY SIBELLE DE SILVA (nee DISSANAYAKE) – 29 September 1922 – 6 April 2018 – A Woman of Value an Appreciation written by Mohini Gunasekera

K.K.S. Cement Factory

Dr.Harold Gunatillake’s 90th Birthday party

Sri Lanka's women's cricket squad in Melbourne

Cricket: Sri Lanka’s women’s squad in Melbourne

- Advertisement -
Ad image
Related News
Articles

Zahira College’s 11th Colombo Scout Group Unites Over 700 Scouts at Jamboree 2025 Celebrating 110 Years of Scouting Excellence

Cultural Reflections
Articles Bhanuka Nuwan

Cultural Reflections: Relics, Rituals, and the Meditation on a Passing Era – by Bhanuka – eLanka

Balancing Growth and Burdens The Economic Challenges Ahead for Sri Lanka - By Nadeeka - eLanka (1)
Articles Nadeeka Kumari

Balancing Growth and Burdens: The Economic Challenges Ahead for Sri Lanka – By Nadeeka – eLanka

SUNDAY CHOICE - Jesus, keep me near the Cross -A message for Lent - By Charles Schokman - eLanka
Articles Charles Schokman

SUNDAY CHOICE – Yet not I, but through Christ in me – by Charles Schokman

World-Class Creative Writing in Sri Lanka-eLanka
Articles

Pursuing World-Class Creative Writing in Sri Lanka-by Dr Sasanka Perera

  • Quick Links:
  • Articles
  • DESMOND KELLY
  • Dr Harold Gunatillake
  • English Videos
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sinhala Videos
  • eLanka Newsletters
  • Obituaries
  • Tamil Videos
  • Dr. Harold Gunatillake
  • Sunil Thenabadu
  • Sinhala Movies
  • Trevine Rodrigo
  • Michael Roberts
  • Photos

eLanka

Your Trusted Source for News & Community Stories: Stay connected with reliable updates, inspiring features, and breaking news. From politics and technology to culture, lifestyle, and events, eLanka brings you stories that matter — keeping you informed, engaged, and connected 24/7.
Kerrie road, Oatlands , NSW 2117 , Australia.
Email : info@eLanka.com.au / rasangivjes@gmail.com.
WhatsApp : +61402905275 / +94775882546

(c) 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.