Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne to Retire After 100th Test Match

The former captain will conclude his 14-year Test career during the second Test against Australia in Galle, citing form and limited opportunities as reasons for his decision.

• Dimuth Karunaratne, Sri Lanka's former Test captain, will retire after playing his 100th Test match, set to take place in Galle against Australia this Thursday.
• The 36-year-old opener has scored 7,172 runs with 16 centuries and 39 half-centuries, making him Sri Lanka's fourth-highest Test run scorer of all time.
• Karunaratne cited declining form and Sri Lanka's limited Test schedule as key factors in his decision to step away from the format.
• He expressed regret over not reaching 10,000 Test runs and missing out on playing in a World Test Championship final during his career.
• Post-retirement, Karunaratne plans to relocate to Australia with his family and pursue coaching opportunities after a short break.

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