Jayasuriya to play Twenty20 for Warwickshire

CRICKET: LONDON, Dec 15, 2007 - Sri Lankan veteran Sanath Jayasuriya has signed up to play for Warwickshire in the English counties' Twenty20 competition next year, the county announced on Friday.

The 38-year-old announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this month but plans to continue playing for Sri Lanka in one-day internationals.

Ashley Giles, the former England bowler who is now director of cricket at Warwickshire, hailed the signing of Jayasuriya as a coup for the county.

"Sanath has vast experience in all forms of cricket but especially the one day format," said Giles.

"He will be a great man for the younger members of our squad to learn from and his knowledge of the game will be crucial in the Twenty20 format of the game. I am looking forward to working with him next summer."

AFP