Malinga to retire? SLC not informed yet
April 22, 2011 06:42 pm
Sri Lankan charismatic pacer Lasith Malinga announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday stating that he wished to prolong his international career, Indian Media reports. However when contacted SLC Secretary Nishantha Ranathunga said that SLC has not been informed yet.
The unorthodox pacer also clarified that he is available for selection for all Sri Lankan ODI and T20 matches.
The announcement came after the pacer was accused of choosing the cash-awash Indian Premier League over national duties. The Mumbai Indian pacer is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing IPL 4.
Malinga said in a statement released to media that his physical health is fine, but his degenerative knee problem needs to be managed carefully.
Maliga said that he has been advised by the national team physiotherapist and orthopaedic consultant that his condition will deteriorate when fielding or bowling for prolonged periods, Times of India Reports.
The unorthodox pacer also clarified that he is available for selection for all Sri Lankan ODI and T20 matches.
The announcement came after the pacer was accused of choosing the cash-awash Indian Premier League over national duties. The Mumbai Indian pacer is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing IPL 4.
Malinga said in a statement released to media that his physical health is fine, but his degenerative knee problem needs to be managed carefully.
Maliga said that he has been advised by the national team physiotherapist and orthopaedic consultant that his condition will deteriorate when fielding or bowling for prolonged periods, Times of India Reports.