Lasith Malinga has decided to withdraw himself from the next Test Series, between England and Sri Lanka, citing a knee injury. Normally, this would not be a problem as sportsman do get injured. However, he is currently playing in the IPL where he is earning a lot of money and has shown no sign that he will be giving up his lucrative contract.
It does not look good for him or the Sri Lankan Cricket board that he is putting a contract over playing for his country and will still expect to play for them in the future. The board have requested he immediately stop playing to undergo rehab for it.
I guess in the age of the professional sportsman, it is going to become more common, but its still sad.