A huge throng of fans gathered to the Dambulla stadium to bid farewell to the star opening batsman.

Dilshan made his Test and ODI debut during the Sri Lankan cricket team's tour to Zimbabwe in 1999 and is considered one of the most innovative batsmen of the modern game. He is an aggressive right-hand batsman who invented the scoop, which has come to be known as a dilscoop, that hits the ball behind the keeper.

The following are few moments from yesterday’s game, where Dilshan hailed his fans for the staunch support throughout the years.

Dilli bids adieu (Pics)