Tillakaratne Dilshan - 5 reasons why Sri Lanka Cricket will be poorer without him

5) Fielding and bowling

Tillakaratne Dilshan seen taking an exceptional catch

Dilshan is regarded as one of the best fielders in the world. That statements holds true to this day, even though he’s been around for a while and is currently 39 years old. A deadly fielder at backward point, or anywhere across the ground, his fiery quick insticts and ability to get into position and take almost impossible catches, always put a doubt in the batsman’s mind.

He was also a very effective bowler. He is part of a very exclusive group of players who have taken 100 ODI wickets and scored 10,000 runs. His ability to bowl gentle off-spin was one often used by the skipper and he generally chipped in with a wicket.