He will continue to play domestic cricket, and will be available for franchise tournaments
Udana, 33, will continue to play domestic cricket, and will be available for franchise tournaments, starting with the CPL, starting in late August. Udana has not made public the reasons for deciding to retire, but a desire to spend more time with family is understood to be a factor.
“I believe the time has come for me to make way for the next generation of players,” Udana told SLC, according to a statement from the board. ”It is with immense pride and passion, and unfathomable commitment that I have represented and served my country.”
The news came as something of a surprise, as Udana had not only been largely free of injury over the past three years, but also had a place in both Sri Lanka’s limited-overs squads. He played one ODI and two T20Is in the just-concluded series against India, and had also played in all three T20Is against England in June.
Having debuted during Sri Lanka’s run to the final in the 2009 T20 World Cup, it was only since 2017 that Udana had a regular place in Sri Lanka’s white-ball squads.
Andrew Fidel Fernando is ESPNcricinfo’s Sri Lanka correspondent. @afidelf