 Though he hasn't yet announced his retirement from international cricket, he has not played international cricket after April 2015.Having toured England in 1998 as a 19-year-old, Jayawardene was touted for a long career as a Sri Lankan cricketer, but soon found himself out of play thanks to the emerging talent of Kumar Sangakkara in 2000.His career was again thwarted by the good form of Romesh Kaluwitharana, but since this he has managed to make a few appearances for the Sri Lankan team.