Atapattu calls it a day
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
HOBART, Nov 20 (Reuters): Former Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu announced his retirement from international cricket after his team lost the second Test to Australia Tuesday.
The 36-year-old sent a statement to Sri Lanka Cricket Chief Executive Duleep Mendis announcing his immediate retirement.
"I write to inform you that I will be retiring from international cricket for Sri Lanka with effect from November 21, 2007," the statement, released to the media, said.
Atapattu scored 16 centuries in 90 Tests for Sri Lanka but was expected to face disciplinary action on his return home after criticising the national selectors, describing them as "muppets."
The 36-year-old sent a statement to Sri Lanka Cricket Chief Executive Duleep Mendis announcing his immediate retirement.
"I write to inform you that I will be retiring from international cricket for Sri Lanka with effect from November 21, 2007," the statement, released to the media, said.
Atapattu scored 16 centuries in 90 Tests for Sri Lanka but was expected to face disciplinary action on his return home after criticising the national selectors, describing them as "muppets."