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The first and the only 2 batsmen to get 'retired out' in tests

  1. Mahela jeyawardene,Kumara Sangakkara

  2. Marvan Atapattu,Mahela jeyawardene

  3. Sanath Jayasuriya,Marvan Atapattu

  4. Mohammad Yousuf,Younis Khan
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Explanation

In the 2001-2002 Colombo Test against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka declared their innings with both Marvan Atapattu and Mahela Jayawardene retiring out. This remains the only instance in Test cricket where two batsmen from the same team retired out during the same innings. The phrasing 'first and only' refers to this unique double retirement.

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