Former Sri Lanka cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne hospitalised after car crash

In an unfortunate incident, former Sri Lankan cricket captain Lahiru Thirimanne was involved in a near-fatal car accident near Anuradhapura, a city in the north-central part of Sri Lanka. 

Thirimanne was hospitalized at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital immediately after the accident. His condition is reportedly stable now.

As per reports, the accident occurred when the vehicle carrying Thirimanne crashed head-on with a lorry traveling in the opposite direction. Thirimanne was on a pilgrimage.

Thirimanne retired from international cricket in July 2023 after announcing his migration to Australia.

Thirimanne had an illustrious career for Sri Lanka. He played for his country across all formats. He made his international debut in 2010 and went on to play 44 Tests, 127 ODIs, and 26 T20Is. He captained the Sri Lankan team in five ODI matches, with his final international appearance occurring in March 2022.

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Thirimanne is known for his unflappable temperament and exquisite cover drive. He was highly regarded within the Sri Lankan cricket community. His skills on the field, leadership qualities and contributions to the team have left an indelible mark on Sri Lankan cricket.