Dimuth Karunaratne in a post-match interview in 2019. Due to poor performances throughout New Zealand and Australia tours, Dinesh Chandimal was dropped from the Test squad for South Africa tour. Karunaratne was named as the stand-in captain for the tour, while Chandimal was released to play domestic cricket and regain his form with the bat. [53]

2 days ago · Karunaratne relinquished the captaincy in 2023, saying it was time for younger cricketers to lead. He said that after a playing career with “lots of happy memories" he now wanted to spend time ...

2 days ago · The ICC praised former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne, who retired after his 100th Test. Karunaratne, 36, scored 7222 Test runs at an average of nearly 40 and played 50 ODIs. He captained ...

2 days ago · The International Cricket Council on Sunday lavished praise on former Sri Lankan captain and prolific opener Dimuth Karunaratne, who brought the curtains down on his glittering international career along with his 100th Test against Australia in Galle. Karunaratne scored 36 and 14 in his farewell ...

3 days ago · Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne said Sunday it had been “a very emotional day” after his 100th and final Test ended with a defeat to Australia. ... Karunaratne also proved a shrewd leader. Taking over the captaincy at a turbulent time in 2019, he led Sri Lanka to a historic series win in South Africa.

Feb 4, 2025 · Former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test The 36-year-old, one of the most prolific batters for Sri Lanka, has scored 7,172 runs at an average of just under ...

6 days ago · Dimuth Karunaratne revealed his personal favourite knock as Sri Lanka's captain. Karunaratne will bring the curtains down on his international career following the second Test against Australia in Galle.

Feb 4, 2025 · NEW DELHI: After playing his 100th Test match, which will be the second and last match against Australia beginning in Galle on Thursday, former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket.

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2 days ago · Dimuth Karunaratne, the esteemed former Sri Lankan cricket captain, has concluded his illustrious international career following his 100th Test match against Australia in Galle. Known for his prowess as a Test opener, Karunaratne was celebrated by the International Cricket Council for his contributions to the sport.