5 players who retired from International Cricket in 2016

3.Tillakaratne Dilshan

One of the most versatile players across all three formats, Dilshan bid adieu on home turf, while taking on Australia. In a career spanning 17 years, he saw several highs and will be remembered for introducing the Dilscoop in the game of cricket.

He was part of the Sri Lankan side that won the World T20 title in 2014 and also played in 2009 and 2011 World T20 and 50 over World Cup finals. Having begun his career as a middle-order batsman, Dilshan took to the opening slot very well and became a reliable opener at the top of the order.