Karunaratne captained Sri Lanka in 30 Assessments between 2019 and 2023. He received 12 and misplaced 12 of his fits in price with the spotlight a 2-0 sequence win in South Africa.
He additionally performed 50 one-day internationals – the newest on the 2023 International Cup – however made his title as a constant, gritty opener in red-ball cricket.
Since making his debut in November 2012, Australia’s David Warner is the one opener to have scored extra Check runs.
However he has struggled for shape lately, averaging 27.05 in 11 Assessments because the get started of 2024.
“Enjoying 100 Assessments is a difficult factor to perform, particularly if you find yourself a gap batter and you might be doing the grimy paintings for the staff,” Karunaratne stated.
“If I’ve regrets, certainly one of them can be no longer with the ability to get to ten,000 Check runs.
“I believed the best way that I used to be getting in 2017, 2018 and 2019, that I would have the danger to get there however then Covid hit and Sri Lanka do not play as many Assessments anymore.”
