Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara announced today that he is resigning as captain of the national team after the forthcoming series with England and Australia.Following is the full statement released by Mr. Sangakkara to the media today.
“I would like to announce that after careful consideration I have concluded that it is in the best long-term interests of the team that I step down now as national captain so that a new leader can be properly groomed for the 2015 World Cup in Australia.
“This was a decision I made prior to the 2011 World Cup. I will be 37 by the next World Cup and I cannot therefore be sure of my place in the team. It is better that Sri Lanka is led now by a player who will be at the peak of their career during that tournament.
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