“Unless we can give some meaning to these series beyond the rankings and a trophy, then interest in Test cricket will continue to waiver”.
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The 33-year-old pacer has played 21 Test matches for Sri Lanka taking 48 wickets at an average of 37.37.
The 33-year-old has not played a Test in nearly two years and said in a letter to the Sri Lankan board that he was retiring with “immediate effect”. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t end up coming.
His last Test appearance, in 2014, was also against England at Lord’s although he has remained a regular fixture in Sri Lanka’s one-day global and Twenty20 line-ups.
But Richardson said left-handed opener Cook’s approach was none the worse for that.
Sri Lankan paceman Shaminda Eranga has been reported for using a suspect bowling action during his team’s nine-wicket loss to England in the second test and will have to undergo testing within 14 days.
Recently, Kulasekara has announced his retirement from the longer version of the Cricket.Kulasekara made his debut in Test Match cricket back in the year 2005 against New Zealand in Napier. In the past two Tests, Hales has claimed 47 places and looks strong to gain further spots as he is still in the qualification period.
However, any changes will have to be approved by the full ICC board.
He added: “If we want to make sure the best players are playing worldwide cricket, we have to make sure that our members are in a position to reward and incentivise their players to play all formats”.
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As for day/night Tests, Richardson said: “I think they are very good for the game”.
