Mahela to join Sanga in T20 retirement

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Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene will retire from Twenty20 international at the end of ICC World T20 2014 event, along with Kumar Sangakkara, International Cricket Council’s (ICC) announced the news on Twitter on Monday.

Jayawardene has appeared in all four T20 World Cup events till now and 2014 event in Bangladesh will be his last one.

Earlier on Sunday, Sangakkara announced his retirement from T20 International after the ICC World T20 2014.

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Shaik Anwar Ahamath Monday, 17 March 2014 09:39 AM

Politicians should never have got involved in our sport. There's in fighting nothing to do with the sport and the players lose morale. These two are not only talented cricketers but also wonderful ambassadors for Sri Lanka in their travels.

zac-deen Tuesday, 18 March 2014 04:49 AM

It is very difficult to replace them,specially Kumar.They are real gentlemen.

eSJey Tuesday, 18 March 2014 08:11 AM

Our Salute to the Great Gentlemen... via DM iPad app

Bhoja Monday, 17 March 2014 09:29 PM

Miss you and gud Luk to you couple lolzzzzz

Ajmr Monday, 17 March 2014 09:05 PM

Both are Great gentleman. we will miss you badly. Lot to learn from you for all of us specially our young stars via DM iPad app

lionheart Monday, 17 March 2014 02:49 PM

Hope we win a world title after these two retire.....

Manel Monday, 17 March 2014 01:59 PM

SL politicians do not have the courage to retire like this.

Azmi Monday, 17 March 2014 01:54 PM

Very good decision giving chances to youngsters..
Azmi Dubai

M.Muttha Monday, 17 March 2014 06:39 PM

It's a pity that two of the greatest players ever in Sri Lanka have decided to quit shortly. We'll miss you and will always remember your heroic efforts for the Motherland. Your decision to quit when you are on top is creditable unlike some others. You have also set an example to some politicians who refuse to got even when kicked not once but over 20 times. via DM iPad app

public Monday, 17 March 2014 06:05 PM

remember they were not picked for I P L auction. via DM Android App

riyad Monday, 17 March 2014 05:12 PM

its very unfortunate for our children cos they are unabke to see d caliber of players whrn they need via DM Android App

joyer Monday, 17 March 2014 03:32 PM

best of luck maha/sanga. via DM Android App

C P SILVA Monday, 17 March 2014 07:20 AM

TANGO & CASH

komi buwa Monday, 17 March 2014 02:57 PM

salute for the both for all that sweat made in the name of motherland.. good decision considering the age age of both but surely this announcement has more to address than jst been a retirement. I think the controversial agreements of the players had made their retirement early than expected however can't really blame them. after all they are sportsmen, limited time to gather the resources they need to continue the lifestyle they live. surely we may see them on the money pumping tournaments in the future. malinga was the first to think this, but his announcement was LOUDER than what it should have been but still we see him at his best when it really matters. Gud luck anyways guys! via DM Android App

Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 17 March 2014 09:14 AM

Fitting double, quality and quantity.

Hisham Monday, 17 March 2014 02:23 PM

We will miss there presence in the team... The reliable duo !

old citizen Monday, 17 March 2014 08:22 AM

Setting Example , It's better to go before asked to go.Good Luck

Saab Monday, 17 March 2014 07:51 AM

Best of Luck! to the Team.
Please make it count guys.

KING KONG Monday, 17 March 2014 07:48 AM

True legends always know exact time to retire. SL politicians have a lot to learn from these two.

Chandana Monday, 17 March 2014 07:34 AM

[quote name="Aslam "]Sri Lanka badly gonna miss two anchors :( but highly respected cz they want to groom another youngster to take over. via DM Android App[/quote]

They are retiring bcoz of the contracts issue with the SLC

rizi Monday, 17 March 2014 12:56 PM

OUR GREAT SALUTE TO THE DOUBLE-SANGA&MAHA. via DM Android App

Aslam Monday, 17 March 2014 12:53 PM

Sri Lanka badly gonna miss two anchors :( but highly respected cz they want to groom another youngster to take over. via DM Android App

ABC Monday, 17 March 2014 12:52 PM

Good luck guys! via DM Android App

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