All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has resigned as captain of Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 team after the South Asian side suffered an early exit from the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA.
The 26-year-old was appointed in December to replace Dasun Shanaka.
The 2014 T20 World Champions were eliminated from this year’s tournament after failing to qualify for the Super Eight round.
“Hasaranga said it was in the best interests of Sri Lanka Cricket that he decided to relinquish his captaincy and remain with the team as a player,” the country’s board said in a statement on Thursday.
Hasaranga will continue to be an important player for the team.
“Sri Lanka will always try to do its best as a player and I will support and stand by my team and leadership as always,” said Hasaranga.