Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera has joined the Army Voluntary force as a major. The cricketer confirmed the news via Tweet.
“I accepted the invitation of Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva in the first place and joined the Army. Getting an invitation from someone like him was one of the biggest achievements of my life. Thank you, Sir! I look forward to contributing my best to Army Cricket,” Thisara wrote.
Thisara had played his first match for the Army Cricket on Sunday.
Among others to have joined Army Cricket were Dinesh Chandimal, who also joined the Sri Lanka Army as a Major to play for Army Cricket.
I accepted the invitation of Army Commander Lieutenant general Shavendra Silva in the first place & joined the Army.Getting an invitation from someone like him was one of the biggest achievements of my life. Thank you Sir! I look forward to contributing my best to Army Cricket. pic.twitter.com/yfTFHANE1O
— Thisara perera (@PereraThisara) December 30, 2019
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