I would rather be in a position where I am not tempted to do another year to take that decision that I should have. I am pretty clear in my conscience. And Administrators should never cross that line. That way mutual respect will be there. If they can maintain that familiarity and at the same time the professional distance it would be great. It can go wrong. It has gone wrong at times. I am not resigning because I can't do this anymore.
I can do this for longer but I don't think it's the right thing for me or for the team. Another World Cup is coming up in four years. We think four years is a long time but suddenly you will realise is two years is already gone and the system hasn't changed.
A new guy is appointed with hardly any time to lead the team. He won warm acclaim for the grace with which he as captain accepted defeat to India in the World Cup final and for the praise he gave to Sri Lanka's victorious opponents. All-rounders Tillakaratne Dilshan external-link and Angelo Mathews external-link are among those tipped to take charge of the limited-overs sides, while batsman Thilan Samaraweera external-link is being discussed as an option to lead the Test team.
Top Stories. As a cricket playing country, this is the time we need to plan for the future and not in another year's time. When a World Cup ends, I think the leadership needs to change," Sangakkara added. Of the modern captains, Sangakkara said he looked up to Dhoni for the manner in which he lead the side. He has always been on the top. I have learned a lot from India's Dhoni also.
He has been a great inspiration for me. He's been actually a revelation for lot of people in the world. Sangakkara said he had enjoyed his two-year stint as captain since taking over from Mahela Jayawardene in March, Whatever happens on the pitch, Sri Lanka as a nation has experienced a much happier Cricket World Cup than the tournament it hosted — and won — during the civil war in Published On 5 Apr India delight the Mumbai home crowd with a six wicket win over Sri Lanka.
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