Angelo Perera keen to settle overseas

By Bipin Dani

Not only Sri Lanka's top order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa announced his retirement today, but Angelo Perera has also tendered his retirement letter to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Unlike in Rajapaksa’s case, whose retirement is accepted by the SLC, SLC is yet to release a statement on Perera.

"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 said.

"We have absolutely no regrets. Zero regrets for the decision,” his father added.

Rajapaksa, in his letter of resignation had 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 another country,” a source confirmed.

"His wife is also expecting their first child in April and he wants to leave Sri Lanka before that,” the source further added.

"It is true. He is planning to settle overseas", Perera Sr. 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.”

Unlike Rajapaksa, Angelo Perera has not been selected for the national team since 2019, when he represented the country for the limited over series in Pakistan.