Nuwan Kulasekara has announced retirement from test cricket. He played 21 test matches for Sri Lanka where he picked 48 wickets at an average of 37.37. His made his debut against New Zealand in 2005 and played his last test match against England in 2014 which ended in a draw. During the debut test he had figures of 1/89.
“I would like to retire from playing Test cricket with immediate effect,” he was quoted as saying by a Sri Lankan press release. “After much thought I believe it is the right time to retire and I hope it will allow me to better prepare for ODI and T20 cricket, which I would like to continue playing for Sri Lanka subject to good performance and selection.”
His main focus is to play more limited overs format for the country. Nuwan is a key member of the squad who has the ability to pick wickets with the new ball. He is also a handy batsman lower down the order. He has played 173 One day International picking 186 wickets. His best figures in One day international are 5/22 against Australia.
His contribution to Sri Lankan cricket has been immense. He has played for Sri Lankan cricket in ICC tournaments and has been a part of the team which won the ICC World T20 tournament in 2014. He has also taken part in 2011 World Cup which was won by India.
His focus should be on how to stay fit for the major tournaments like ICC Champions Trophy in 2017 and also World Cup in 2019.