Richardson hails Dilshan
The International Cricket Council has congratulated former Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan for an impressive international career, with ICC Chief Executive David Richardson saying in a statement today that Dilshan was the epitome of the modern-day cricketer with his ability to adapt.
“Dilshan's accomplishments across all three formats are fantastic. He started as a solid batsman but adjusted to the demands of the faster-paced game and came to be known as one of the best in ODI and T20 Internationals.
“He will be remembered for his innovative strokes and as a destructive opener. He was also a useful spin bowler and an outstanding fielder. We congratulate Dilshan for a fine career and wish him every success in the future.” Mr. Richardson said of Dilshan, who is one of only 11 players to have scored a century in each format of the game.
Dilshan was selected in the ICC's ODI team of the year four times -- in 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015 -- and won the 2009 Twenty20 International Performance of the Year for his 96 off 57 balls against the West Indies in the semifinal of the ICC World Twenty20 in 2009.
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