Sri Lanka's opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan will retire from ODI cricket after the third ODI against Australia in Dambulla to be held on Aug 28,2016, the island's governing body for the sport said Thursday Aug 25,2016
Sri Lanka Cricket said it would dedicate the match on August 28 against Australia to the 39-year old Dilshan for his "invaluable contribution to his mother land".
SLC in a statement extended its appreciation to the batsman wishing him all the best. There was no immediate comment from Dilshan.
The aggressive right-hander retired from Test cricket in October 2013 after playing 87 matches and scoring 5,492 runs. He has also taken 39 Test wickets.
The 3rd ODI scheduled to be held on Sunday Aug 28,2016's will be his 330th.
So far, he has scored 10,248 runs in the 50-overs format of the game and taken 106 wickets.
Tillakaratne Dilshan has confirmed he will play his final ODI in Dambulla on Sunday, the third of the series against Australia, and his last T20 international in Colombo on Sep 09,2016 which is the 2nd T20 against Australia
Tillakaratne Dilshan's retirement comes in the wake of significant pressure from Sri Lanka's selectors. Dilshan's own performance has been outstanding over the past few years - he averages 49.18 in ODIs since the start of 2013, and had his most successful ODI year in 2015, when he scored 1207 runs at an average of 52.47. But with Angelo Mathews and the selectors now seeking to build a team for the 2019 World Cup, Dilshan was persuaded to retire. He had also been Sri Lanka's top scorer in this year's World T20 campaign, and remains, at 39, one of the team's best fielders
Career Statistics
Test Debut - Against Zimbabwe on Nov 18,1999
Last Test - Against Bangladesh on March 16,2013
Runs Scored in Test Matches - 5492 in 87 Tests with 16-100's and 23 -50's at an average of 40.98
ODI Debut - Against Zimbabwe on Nov 11,1999
Last ODI - Against Australia on Aug 28,2016
T20 Debut -Against England on June 15,2006
Last T20 - Against Australia on Sep 09,2016
Tillakaratne Dilshan has scored 10248 runs in ODIs (329 matches) and 1884 in T20 Internationals (78 matches).
Tillakaratne Dilshan, a formidable Sri Lanka opening cricketer, has
announced his retirement from ODIs after the third match against
Australia on Sunday. He has also announced his retirement from T20
internationals after a match on September 09,2016
Dilshan, who made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 1999, played as a
middle-order batsman in his early years. In 2007, he and Sanath
Jayasuriya opened the innings for their country and there was no looking
back for him. Dilshan is known for his innovative shots in both ODIs
and T20Is. He invented a scoop, a shot played over the keeper's head,
and it was called 'Dilscoop'. Many international stars have put this
shot to effective use.
Dilshan was not in his best of form lately and was being rumoured to be
pressured by the Sri Lankan selectors. His form plummetted to low levels
in the recent years and with the Sri Lankan Cricket Board trying to
create a team for the 2019 World Cup, he was forced to show his calibre.
But at the age of 39, his form continued to spiral down. In the year
2016, he had only one half-century to his credit.
Though technically sound, Dilshan preferred defensive technique only
when his team is in severe crisis. He, like Virender Sehwag, would
attack the bowlers right from the word go. He is also a useful offbreak
bowler and has taken crucial wickets for his team. He normally will be
used to break partnerships.
For the records, Dilshan has played 87 Tests, scored 5492 runs at an
average of 40.98, with 193 being his highest. He has scored 16 centuries
in Tests.
Top Sri Lankan batsmen in Tests
Cricketer | Total | Runs | Highest | Average | Centuries |
Kumar Sangakkara | 134 | 12400 | 319 | 57.40 | 38 |
Jayawardene | 149 | 11814 | 374 | 49.84 | 34 |
Jayasuriya | 110 | 6973 | 340 | 40.07 | 14 |
Aravinda de Silva | 93 | 6361 | 267 | 42.97 | 20 |
Marvan Atapattu | 90 | 5502 | 249 | 39.02 | 16 |
Dilshan | 87 | 5492 | 193 | 40.98 | 16 |
In 329 ODIs, Dilshan scored 10248 runs, with 161 not out being his
highest. His average in ODIs is 39.26 and has scored 22 centuries. In 78
Twenty20 Internationals, he has scored 1884 runs at an average of
28.98, with 104 not out being his highest. He has taken 39 wickets in
Tests, 106 in ODIs, and 7 in T20Is.
Top Sri Lankan batsmen in ODIs
Cricketer | Total | Runs | Highest | Average | Centuries |
Kumar Sangakkara | 397 | 13975 | 169 | 41.96 | 25 |
Jayasuriya | 441 | 13364 | 189 | 32.51 | 28 |
Jayawardene | 443 | 12381 | 144 | 33.01 | 18 |
Dilshan | 329 | 10248 | 161* | 39.26 | 22 |
PA de Silva | 308 | 9248 | 145 | 34.90 | 11 |
Marvan Atapattu | 268 | 8529 | 132* | 37.57 | 11 |
Top Sri Lankan batsmen in Twenty20 Internationals
Cricketer | Total | Runs | Highest | Average | Strike rate |
Dilshan | 78 | 1884 | 104* | 28.98 | 120.69 |
Jayawardene | 55 | 1493 | 100 | 31.76 | 133.18 |
Sangakkara | 56 | 1382 | 78 | 31.40 | 119.55 |
Angelo Mathews | 66 | 987 | 81* | 28.20 | 120.36 |
Jayasuriya | 31 | 629 | 88 | 23.29 | 129.15 |
Chandimal | 43 | 625 | 58 | 17.36 | 102.29 |
Some of the dashing ODI and T20 international knocks of Tillakaratne Dilshan
India v Sri Lanka at Rajkot on December 15, 2009: Sri Lanka won
the toss and asked India to bat first on a placid wicket. Riding on some
excellent knocks from Virender Sehwag (146), Tendulkar (69) and Dhoni
(72), India scored a massive 414 for 7 wickets in 50 overs. It was a
stiff challenge for Sri Lanka and spectators were already celebrating
Indian victory at Rajkot. But they were in for some disappointment as
Dilshan and Tharanga smashed the Indian bowlers apart and put on a 188
run partnership for the opening wicket in just 24 overs. Indians begin
to breath a sigh of relief as Tharanga was out for 67. But Dilshan
continued his dominance over the Indian bowlers with another legendary
batsman Kumar Sangakkara. They both added 128 for the second wicket in
just 12.3 overs. Dilshan continued his swashbuckling innings after the
dismissal of Sangakkara. But when he got out for 160 with the Sri Lankan
score on 339 in just 39.1 overs, Indians believed they can win the
match. But it was a close game and India won the match by just 3 runs.
Dilshan's 160 came of just 124 balls with 20 fours and three sixes.
Though Sehwag was named the man of the match, Dilshan earned accolades
from the fans and also the Indian team for his blistering innings.
India v Sri Lanka at Nagpur, December 18, 2009: India won the
toss and elected to bat first. But India were in trouble at 132 for 4 in
26.3 overs. But with some rearguard action from Dhoni (107) and Raina
(68), India posed a total of 301 for 7. This time around, Dilshan had
other ideas. Once again he tormented the Indian bowlers with blistering
shots and made a superb 123 off just 112 balls with 12 fours and 2
sixes. Sri Lanka won the match with five balls to spare. It was a
memorable innings from Dilshan. He was declared man of the match.
Commonwealth Bank Series, 2nd Final, Australia v Sri Lanka at Adelaide, March 6, 2012: The
first final was won by Australia by 15 runs and the team was aiming to
clinch the second final. Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
Riding on some hundreds from David Warner (100) and Michael Clarke
(117), Australia scored 271 in 50 overs. Jayawardene and Dilshan opened
the innings for Sri Lanka and started to dominate the Australian
bowlers. They both added 171 runs for the opening wicket in just 27.1
overs. Jayawardene was out for 80 off just 76 balls with 8 boundaries
and 1 six. But Dilshan, along with Sangakkara, was a determined man.
Both added 55 for the second wicket in 11.1 overs and thwarted an
Australian victory. Dilshan was out for a well-made 106 off 119 balls
with 10 boundaries. This was one of his slowest innings. He was declared
the man of the match. This win enabled Sri Lanka to level the
best-of-three finals 1-1. Australia then won the third final and lifted
the Commonwealth Bank Series.
Sri Lanka v South Africa at Pallekele, July 28, 2013: South
Africa won the toss and elected to bat. Riding on Amla's 77 and Duminy's
97, South Africa were on the verge of putting up a huge total. But the
Sri Lankan captain introduced Dilshan into the attack. He removed Amla
and also took the all-important wicket of AB de Villiers. Sri Lanka
restricted South Africa to 238. Dilshan completed his quota of 10 overs
and took 2 for 40. Continuing his splendid bowling effort, he made a
mockery of the South African bowling attack. He also scored an unbeaten
115 runs off 130 balls with 16 boundaries. He was declared the man of
the match.
Sri Lanka v Australia at Pallekele, August 6, 2011: Australia won
the toss and elected to bowl. Dilshan thrashed the Australian bowlers
and scored a scintillating 104 off just 57 balls with 12 boundaries and 5
sixes. Sri Lanka posted a formidable 198 off just 20 overs and
restricted Australia for 163 and won the match. Though Dilshan failed in
the second match, Sri Lanka won the T20 International series 2-0.
ICC World Twenty20, 13th Match, Group 1: Sri Lanka v New Zealand at Pallekele, September 27, 2012:
New Zealand won the toss and posted a competitive 174 off 20 overs.
Despite losing wickets at the other end, Dilshan scored a fine 76 off 53
balls with 5 fours and three sixes. Sri Lanka also scored 174. It won
the match by one-over eliminator. In the one over eliminator, it scored
12 runs and restricted New Zealand for just 5 runs. Dilshan was named
the man of the match.
Only T20I: Sri Lanka v India at Colombo (RPS), February 10, 2009: Sri
Lanka won the toss and chose to bat, with Dilshan as the captain. He
scored 61 off just 47 balls with 7 boundaries and 1 six. Sri Lanka
scored a competitive 171. India were in trouble at 115 for 7. The Sri
Lankans scented victory and vociferous fans were behind them. But the
Pathan brothers had other ideas. They just thrashed the Sri Lankan
bowlers and 59 runs in just 4.1 overs, and India won the match by three
wickets and four balls to spare.
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