Sri Lanka, Dimuth Karunaratne and Test

Karunaratne's farewell begins the end of an era of Sri Lankan Test cricket
They've shared dressing rooms, team buses, and hotels for a decade-and-a-half for various Sri Lanka teams, and at this moment knew they would never again bat together in internationals. Chandimal wanted one more moment with his friend.
Former Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne to retire after second Australia test
Former Sri Lanka test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne will retire from the format after his 100th match, the final test of Sri Lanka's two-test series against Australia in Galle on Thursday.
Sri Lanka aims to give veteran cricketer Dimuth Karunaratne grand farewell in 2nd test vs Australia
After an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 242 runs in the first test against Australia, Sri Lanka is hungry to bounce back in Galle and level the two-match series.
Sri Lanka Gears Up for Redemption Against Australia: Final Test for Karunaratne
Sri Lanka faces a must-win situation in the second test against Australia to level the series after a crushing defeat in the first match. The match marks Dimuth Karunaratne's final test, adding emotional significance.
Australia dominate on first day of Sri Lanka Test
Australia dominate proceedings on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle as the hosts slide to 229-9.
Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in second cricket test against Australia
Dimuth Karunaratne strode to the crease to start his 100th and last test match after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against Australia.
Fluent Chandimal takes Sri Lanka to 87-1 in second Australia Test
A 64-run stand for the second wicket enabled Sri Lanka to reach 87-1 at lunch on the opening day of the second Test against Australia on Thursday. The Sri Lankan second-wicket pair batted with better discipline than the side showed when losing the first Test by a record innings and 242 runs last week.
WATCH: Dimuth Karunaratne walks back for the last time in Test to applause from Australia players
Before walking off, he shook hands with Nathan Lyon and Steve Smith and shared a hug with long time batting partner Dinesh ...
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EXCLUSIVE | Dimuth Karunaratne: The end of a Gritty Innings
The curtains came down on Dimuth Karunaratne’s remarkable cricketing career as he was dismissed for the last time in Tests, ...
Nathan Lyon Shake Hands With Dimuth Karunaratne As He Walks Off For The Final Time In Tests During Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test; Video
Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne received a standing ovation from the Australian players and crowd as he left the field ...
Stats: Karunaratne, a colossal Test opener for Sri Lanka
A look at Karunaratne's Test career ahead of his 100th match in the format, after which he is set to retire | ESPN.com ...
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Dimuth Karunaratne gets out for 14 in his final innings and gets applauded by Australians in SL vs AUS 2025 2nd Test [Watch]
Dimuth Karunaratne’s final innings in Test cricket ended with his dismissal for 14 runs on Day 3 (Saturday, February 8) of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia.
Lyon takes 550th Test wicket as Sri Lanka struggle
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon passes 550 Test wickets as he helps his side close in on victory in the second Test in Sri ...
Sri Lanka opener Karunaratne to retire from Tests
Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne will retire from Test cricket after this week's second Test - and his 100th - against ...