Bipin Dani
Not only Sri Lanka's top order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa has announced his retirement but all rounder Angelo Perera too has tendered his retirement letter to the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board.
Unlike in Rajapaksahe case, whose retirement is accepted by the SLC, the SLC is yet to release a statement on Perera's letter.
"Yes, my son has submitted the letter on Tuesday and it is confirmed that he has decided to retire from international cricket", his father, Nalin Perera, speaking exclusively over telephone from Colombo, said on Wednesday afternoon.
"We have absolutely no regrets. Zero regrets for the decision", the father added.
Rajapaksa, in his letter of resignation has cited family obligations as the reason for his retirement.
However, Angelo Perera is leaving Sri Lanka for different reasons.
"The economy in this country is not so good and he will be leaving for some other country", one of the close sources explained.
"His wife is also expecting the first child in the month of April and he wants to leave Sri Lanka before that", the source further added.
"It is true. He is planning to settle overseas", the dad confirmed. "He may continue to play in the country he travels to. Yes, he is aware that he would require a cooling off period before being eligible to play for the national team in that country but will play local cricket till then".
