3 batsmen retired after exact 100 Tests: There has been a long list of batsmen who have scored a century of matches in Test cricket history. Test cricket is considered the biggest and historical format. In which achieving this milestone for any player is a big achievement in itself. Recently, Sri Lankan batsman Dimuth Karunaratne has said goodbye to his international career along with completing a century of Test matches. This legendary player played his 100th Test match against Australia. He has decided to retire. With this, he has become one of those players who have decided to retire after exactly 100 Test matches. So let us tell you in this article about those 3 batsmen who put an end to their career after exactly 100 Test matches.
3. Graham Thorpe (England)
Graham Thorpe, the former greatest batsman of England, was once the life of this team's batting. Thorpe is no more in this world. He died last year at the age of 55. He made his debut in Test cricket in 1993 and played till 2005. He played a total of 100 Test matches in his career, in which he was successful in scoring 6744 runs at an average of 44.66. He was successful in scoring 16 centuries as well as 39 half-centuries.
2. Andrew Strauss (England)
Former England captain Andrew Strauss has been a very brilliant batsman. This legendary batsman has served England for many years. This legendary player also captained for a long time. Strauss also bid farewell to his career after playing 100 Test matches. This English player scored 7037 runs in 178 innings at an average of 40.91. He also scored 21 centuries and 27 fifties.
1. Dimuth Karunaratne (Sri Lanka)
Former Sri Lankan captain and legendary batsman Dimuth Karunaratne has also said goodbye to Test cricket. He has completed 100 Tests and after this he will never be seen in international cricket. Karunaratne has played 100 Test matches for Sri Lanka, in which he scored 7222 runs in 191 innings at an average of around 40. During this time, he scored 16 centuries and 39 fifties.
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