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Upul Chandana, one of the regulars in successful Sri Lankan One Day Units during the late 90s has announced his retirement from International Cricket. Like former Skipper Marvan Atapattu, Chandana has informed the Sri Lankan Cricket Board about his decision. It is likely that Chandana might sign up with the Indian Cricket League. However, reports are that his decision comes to the disappointment of not getting selected during the World Cup and this month's Twenty20 World Championship.

Chandana has also stated according to Media Reports that he hasn't been approached by the ICL. But that he would have a thought about it once given an offer. The legspinner had lost his place most recently because of another legspinner Malinga Bandara, who has done really well for Sri Lanka. Upul Chandana is just 35 years old but his International Debut goes way back to 1993/94! The leggie has a wire-thin physique but does pack a lot of punch in his shots. It is another matter that he has underachieved as an International Cricket with both ball and the bat. He was also known for his speed and the brilliant fielding abilities both in the infield and the outfield.

Upul played in 16 Tests taking 37 wickets along with two half centuries. His Test Debut came only six years after making his ODI Debut at Sharjah. It is the limited overs format that he has found more success with 151 wickets in 147 matches with five fifties. With career best of 92 in Tests and 89 in ODIs, he definitely had enough talent with the bat as well. That was perhaps the reason why he even got to play for English County Gloucestershire in 2005.

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