Jayasuriya Returns/ Will Retire After 1st ODI/T20 vs England - PakPassion

Afridirocks

Sri Lanka allrounder Sanath Jayasuriya has been recalled to the national ODI and Twenty20 side for the upcoming series against England.

There was recent speculation over the possible inclusion of Jayasuriya, who turns 42 in June, following the thumb injury sustained by captain and opener Tillakaratne Dilshan in the second Test against England that has put him in doubt for the third Test. Dilshan's injury means that Sri Lanka could be without their two first-choice openers for the initial one-day games against England as Upul Tharanga has been ruled out of the limited-overs leg of the tour as he prepares to face a disciplinary committee for failing a drugs test during the World Cup.

Jayasuriya, retired from Tests in 2007, but continued to play in limited-overs cricket. He last played in an ODI for Sri Lanka in 2009 and was left out of the list of 20 players who were offered central contracts by Sri Lanka Cricket in 2010. Though he was named in the provisional squad of 30 for the 2011 World Cup, he did not make the final 15.

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http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-...ry/518381.html

akamaka

This guy just soldiers on.

Garuda

Bad decision.

His last 15 innings before his retirement he scored

3, 13, 24, 0, DNB, 31, 4, DNB, 1, 23, DNB, 5, 0, 4, 1

I can't see what prompted selectors to ask him to make this U-turn. May be his being an MP influenced the decision.

A2011

Is Jaya the oldest player to keep playing international cricket?

kingusama92

Wasn't he just accused for fixing matches?

Anyway, Jayasuriya needs to let go and move on!

Liverpool_Faizan

hes gonna play till hes 50

Hando

This is going to be hilarious

kingusama92

Maybe, he feels he can retain that 'most sixes' record.

After all, Shahid Afridi retired.

freelance_cricketer

As a Jayasuriya fan i am delighted to know this, but damn why are they going backwards?

cricketindiafan

Was this the reason why Sanga quit? I remember, before the WC, there was a lot of pressure on Lankan selectors to pick Jayasurya (who is now a ruling party MP in Sri Lanka). And then post the WC, there were reports that Sanga wasn't pleased with political interference in team selection.

kkmix

Corruption in Sri Lankan cricket is quite visible.

AlizeeFan

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Originally Posted by A2011

Is Jaya the oldest player to keep playing international cricket?

Yes, if you consider current players. No, if you look history of the cricket.

I guess there were 4 players who played test cricket even after 50.

Pakhtoon_Rules

this shows there is no upcoming talent in srl. jayawardene,sanga abd dilshan all on wrong side of 30s and now jayasuria as well

gsivak

Something is wrong with cricketing administrators around the world. Australia drops a top performer like Katich because he turned 36 and SL picks up a 41 year old who wouldn't merit a place even in their B team.

Statsman

The guy was at IPL studios 24X7 giving expert analysis with Tom Dick and Harrys, and he's made a comeback now...

*sallu*

LOL
Don't tell me

LethalSami

Sir john

good news

Statsman

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Originally Posted by Sir john

good news

How so?

spoiled

why

cant figure out why,,lol

on second thought they don't want to try a new opener since tharanga's case is being investigated..so in the meanwhile they give jaya a shot

upper_Cut

record of sixes in danger
oh well we had it before him , and now that

is retiring he will break all his records

Statsman

Meanwhile India has tried even Parthiv Patel and Shikhar Dhawan when we already have Sehwag, Sachin, Gambhir and Veejay as options. Sri Lanka should look towards the future and stop taking backward steps, getting back a 42 year old who is out of form for ages

haroonrasheed320

Does he belong to a ruling political party? or is his father in law in BCC SL?

siccric

Way past his prime. This guy really needs to step down!

Statsman

Quote:

Originally Posted by haroonrasheed320

Does he belong to a ruling political party? or is his father in law in BCC SL?

He's an MP himself.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka...ry/455388.html

Gabbar Singh

Quite selfish on Sanath's part. Taking the place of someone younger who may have more potential than he does. Crazy decision.

Shayan

Yeah not a good decision. Don't think he's played any cricket for a while which is unfair on the young players in first class cricket in Sri Lanka.

James

Mullered us in 06. Might happen again.

Down2Earth

what a joke, he should retire

Spiderguy252

He only has himself to blame for the loss of glory in the last five years of his career. Average of 35, pathetic.

upper_Cut

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down2Earth

what a joke, he should retire

this is what

said

freelance_cricketer

Forget about form, Jayasuriya is so cool he may tear apart any international bowling line-up even today but the thing is you shouldn't go back to the oldies. Lanka needs new talent

Justcrazy

He will fail poorly. Mark my words. He will make a joke of himself.

Hando

I hope we bump this thread when he scores a century of a fifty

He was Misbah's Master

Now The Student became the master and the mater became the student

saajidrox

Sri Lanka cricket going backwards . What's the point of bringing him back as If he is going to play for the next world cup

~Red Devil~

Top player.. hope he does well

Ayyub

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Originally Posted by saajidrox

Sri Lanka cricket going backwards . What's the point of bringing him back as If he is going to play for the next world cup

What about this ?? dropped from main events then recalled as a vice-captain is this a joke or a cricket ?

Kandamby - named vice-captain of the limited-overs squad ahead of former captain Kumar Sangakkara, who is Dilshan's deputy in the ongoing Test series in England - was not part of the World Cup squad and last played an ODI for Sri Lanka in 2010.

Vice-Captaincy is 100 % right of this talented All Rounder Angelo Mathews !!!!!!

saajidrox

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayyub

What about this ?? dropped from main events then recalled as a vice-captain is this a joke or a cricket ?

Kandamby - named vice-captain of the limited-overs squad ahead of former captain Kumar Sangakkara, who is Dilshan's deputy in the ongoing Test series in England - was not part of the World Cup squad and last played an ODI for Sri Lanka in 2010.

Vice-Captaincy is 100 % right of this talented All Rounder Angelo Mathews !!!!!!

Everything is a joke now even making dilshan a captain Is a joke

Matthews should have been captain

SLC

MRSN

surprise move...well let's see how he does on his comeback but I thought he was finished already.

The_Real_Deal

the legend lives to fight another day.

this must be getting desperate to revert back to Jaya after so long. tharanga has been accused of failing his dope test and dilshan is injured.

but i'm glad he's back in the international set-up. such an entertainer to watch him bat. hope he gets selected.

PakPrince

Jayasuriya's average has already dropped to 32 whereas it was above 37 for the longest time.

His legacy is being destroyed

Statsman

Quote:

Originally Posted by PakPrince

Jayasuriya's average has already dropped to 32 whereas it was above 37 for the longest time.

His legacy is being destroyed

Wrong, unless its sarcasm. Jaya's average hovered around late 20s and early 30s all throughout his career.

Amjid Javed

Seriously bad stuff, the guy is way past his best and just makes his past legacy of trail blazing in the 90s become blurred!

Hes just going to make himself look bad!

Sir john

kandamby is a good player,hope he does well in england.

malakian

He will probably score runs against us haha.

Desi_Joker

Koi aur kaam nahhi hai buddhe nu

Pakhtoon_Rules

how old is inzy? can he come back as well

Spiderguy252

If he wants to score runs, he can give it a shot against our Indian trundlers. Munaf and co. will be happy to oblige.

AZ

please stop bumping old threads that have no relevance in 2011.

oh wait, this is today's news! WHAT THE HELL!

JibranAnsari

is chandimal in the squad?

ads101

He's keeping better players out, poor move by Sri Lanka

When Dilshan and tharanga comes back, will he be kicked out of the side then? Makes no sense, should have got a youngster in. Pranavanita could have been given a debut in limited overs too with an impressive list A average. There are plenty of options.

JellyBro

he could probably still play T20 cricket but a 50 over game is still pretty strenuous for a 42 yr old

JibranAnsari

Misbah must be very very happy

Watsupdoc

And he will retire after the 1st ODI from International cricket... What's the point of coming back then?

CoolSERAZ

jayasuriya did pretty badly even in domestic cricket. why was he recalled?

FusedBulb

Excuse or incentive, to stick with the team? I am not sure how would Misbah take this news?

mastermind_quad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watsupdoc

And he will retire after the 1st ODI from International cricket... What's the point of coming back then?

I think this is the proper send off by SLC to Jayasuriya ..

Good gesture by SL board IMO...

he already retired from test ...and will play one last game in each LO format....

Fireworks11

He should have played in the WC, that should have been his final hurrah. I think he'll surprise many and have a good series in England.

Dr. Schaden Freud

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Originally Posted by Desi_Joker

Koi aur kaam nahhi hai buddhe nu

buddha hoga tera baap

Watsupdoc

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastermind_quad

I think this is the proper send off by SLC to Jayasuriya ..

Good gesture by SL board IMO...

he already retired from test ...and will play one last game in each LO format....

should give him the whole series then...

Desi_Joker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Schaden Freud

buddha hoga tera baap

has already preordered this and sent it to Afridi's adress.

FusedBulb

Single handedly revolutionized the ODI cricket. Jaysuria is the turning point in ODI history.
IMO, T20 cricket was emerged from the waves created by Jayasuria. Hats off !!

Indiafan

Another reason for Sachin not to retire, he would want to break this record too

Master Blaster

The DarkNight Raises once again for a farewell !!

Good player...hope this is his final farewell....so well farewell....

violet_may

I would laugh if he scored a century upon his return

but yea, political interference in selection matters =

saajidrox

Quote:

Originally Posted by violet_may

I would laugh if he scored a century upon his return

but yea, political interference in selection matters =

last time i saw

him he was huffing and puffing after running two runs and it was not more than 15 mins since he came to the crease

Gabbar Singh

Quote:

Sanath Jayasuriya has announced he will retire from international cricket after Sri Lanka's first ODI against England on June 28, at The Oval, and revealed his decision within hours of being recalled to the squad close to his 42nd birthday.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka...ry/518500.html

Shaheerthe2nd

Well that didn't last long.

ads101

Good, Hope this tour is a fantastic send off to a great cricketer

Markhor

Quote:

"The England tour will be my last tour for my country. I will play the first one-day and the Twenty20 match and retire," Jayasuriya said on Thursday. "I am thrilled that the selectors had faith in my fitness."

Hope he makes a 100,was fantastic to watch in his prime.