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Chaminda Vaas

Chaminda Vaas

Chaminda Vaas admits he plans to bring an end to his illustrious international playing career with Sri Lanka in a year.

The 34-year-old, widely regarded as the best fast bowler in Sri Lanka's history, took 5-61 as Sri Lanka secured a historic victory in the first Test against West Indies.

And, though Vaas admits he is enjoying his cricket at the moment, he has set himself a time frame for when he plans to call it a day.

"I feel no pressure right now at all," he said. "And I am enjoying the way I have been bowling and the way things have been going for the Sri Lanka team.

"I am coming to the end of my playing career but I am taking things game by game. I am enjoying what I am doing right now for Sri Lanka cricket.

"I am thinking I will play for another year - about three or four more Test matches before I call it quits.

"I think Sri Lanka cricket is going in the right way and I believe that when I leave, it will be the right time."

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