Malinga's decision correct: Jayawardena

Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardena feels speedster Lasith Malinga has taken the right decision in bidding adieu to Test cricket and said it would help his dream of playing in the 2015 World Cup.

The Kochi Tuskers Kerala skipper said Malinga has been suffering from this injury for quite some time and quitting Test cricket would help his dream of playing for Sri Lanka in the World Cup 2015.

The 33-year-old also dispelled the notion that Malinga's decision was prompted by comments made by a section of the Sri Lankan cricket administration regarding his participation in IPL while declaring himself unfit for the country's upcoming Test tour of England.

"I feel he has taken the right decision after pondering over all aspects.