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Mahela Jayawardene Gets Perfect Farewell Gift From Sri Lanka

August 18, 2014 15:50

Mahela Jayawardene signed off in style after Sri Lanka crushed Pakistan by 105 runs to win the series 2-0.

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Mahela Jayawardene signed off in style after Sri Lanka crushed Pakistan by 105 runs to win the series 2-0. (Images AP/AFP/Reuters)
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Rangana Herath continued his form from the first innings as he finished with 14 wickets in the match.
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Sarfraz Ahmed provided some resistance with 55 as Sri Lanka looked to wrap things up.
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No miracle for Pakistan as Sri Lanka won by 105 runs to clinch the 2-match series 2-0.
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For Mahela Jayawardene, the end of the match marked the twilight of a glorious career that lasted for 17 years and 149 Tests.
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The respect he commands among his teammates was there to be seen as they hoisted him on their shoulders as soon as the match ended.
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Mahela made his debut in 1997 vs India. Since then his numbers have been the cause for envy among several players.
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In his last innings Mahela hit 54 and finished as one of the five players to have more than 10,000 runs in Tests and ODIs.
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The crowd had gathered in anticipation to bid this legendary cricketer farewell.
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The cheers from the crowd was a testimony to his skill and contribution as a player for Sri Lanka.
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The respect among the opponents is there to be seen as the Pakistan players offer their good wishes.
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Mahela thanked his family for standing by him and was glad that his wife and daughter were there when he called it quits.
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Sangakkara and Mahela have always had a good relationship since they were kids.
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Mahela acknowledges his fans as they greet him after his last match.

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