Sangakkara Steps down

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has stepped down from his post as one-day and Twenty20 skipper with immediate effect. The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has announced his decision just three days after guiding Sri Lanka to the final of the 2011 World Cup.

Sangakkara, 33, has told the national selectors that he will quit as one-day and Twenty20 captain, but has offered to continue as Test captain on an interim basis if required.

“This was a decision I made prior to the 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.”