Dilshan to retire after third ODI

SRI Lanka's opening batsman, Tillakaratne Dilshan, will retire from one day international cricket after the third ODI against Australia in Dambulla, the island's governing body for the sport said yesterday.

Sri Lanka Cricket said it would dedicate the match on Sunday against Australia to the 39-year-old Dilshan for his “invaluable contribution to his motherland”.

SLC extended its appreciation to the batsman and wished him well.

There was no immediate comment from Dilshan.

He retired from test cricket in October 2013 after playing 87 matches and scoring 5 492 runs. He has also taken 39 test wickets.

Sunday's ODI will be his 330th. – AFP