Wanindu Hasaranga quits as T20I captain

Wanindu Hasaranga has made the decision to step down as the captain of the National Men’s T20I team, as confirmed by Sri Lanka Cricket in a press release on Thursday (11). Despite resigning from the leadership role, Hasaranga expressed his commitment to continue contributing as a player for the team.

Sri Lanka Cricket acknowledged his resignation and highlighted that Hasaranga will continue to play a crucial role in the nation’s international cricketing plans.

The news comes after a disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 campaign for Sri Lanka, who failed to make it to the Super 8s after winning just a solitary match. The 26-year-old, who took over from Dasun Shanaka as T20I skipper at the beginning of the year, led Sri Lanka to bilateral series wins over Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. But a disappointing T20 WC campaign has seen the legspinner quit the captaincy after just 10 games.

Hasaranga’s successor is yet to be named. Sri Lanka will take on India in a home white-ball bilateral series, beginning 26 July. They are yet to name their squad and skipper for the series.