CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following Sri Lanka’s cricketer has announced his retirement from Test Cricket on 1 June 2016
A
Angelo Perera
B
Sachithra Senanayake
C
Dimuth Karunaratne
D
Nuwan Kulasekara
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In June 2016, Kulasekara retired from test cricket to play limited overs cricket. In July 2019, he announced his retirement from international cricket. The third ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on 31 July 2019 was dedicated to Kulasekara.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sri Lanka’s Suranga Lakmal to retire from international cricket after India tour.

Detailed explanation-3: -Malinga retired from all forms of cricket on 14 September 2021, ending his career as the leading wicket taker in T20Is with 107 wickets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Ross Taylor. He picked up a wicket on the last ball of his career, as the Kiwis steamrolled Bangladesh by an innings and 117 runs to level the series 1-1 in Christchurch.

Detailed explanation-5: -Muttiah Muralitharan, who was hailed by the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack in 2002 as the “best bowler ever” in Test cricket, dominates the bowling records for Sri Lanka. He is the world record holder for the highest number of wickets, the most five wickets per innings, as well as the most ten wickets per match.

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