Updated :
Sunday October 7 , 2012 11:32:59 PM
Mahela Jayawardene has resigned as Sri Lanka's Twenty20 captain, soon after his team lost the final of the World Twenty20 against West Indies in Colombo.
He said he may continue to play the format at international level.
"Just one announcement guys, I have had a chat with the selectors and I have decided to step down as a captain of the Sri Lankan T20 team after the end of the tournament," Jayawardene said in a matter-of-factly manner at the end of the post-match press conference.
"I have taken this decision so that the selection committee can groom someone younger for this job," he added.
The 35-year-old also informed that he will "assess his future as captain" in the ODIs and Tests after Sri Lanka's tour of Australia in coming December.
"Obviously, I will remain captain in the Tests and ODIs till the Australia series in December and then take a call on my future as captain," he said.
When questioned whether he will continue playing Twenty20 international, he smiled and replied: "It depends whether the new captain wants me in the team."
Mahela Jayawardene has resigned as Sri Lanka's Twenty20 captain, soon after his team lost the final of the World Twenty20 against West Indies in Colombo.
He said he may continue to play the format at international level.
"Just one announcement guys, I have had a chat with the selectors and I have decided to step down as a captain of the Sri Lankan T20 team after the end of the tournament," Jayawardene said in a matter-of-factly manner at the end of the post-match press conference.
"I have taken this decision so that the selection committee can groom someone younger for this job," he added.
The 35-year-old also informed that he will "assess his future as captain" in the ODIs and Tests after Sri Lanka's tour of Australia in coming December.
"Obviously, I will remain captain in the Tests and ODIs till the Australia series in December and then take a call on my future as captain," he said.
When questioned whether he will continue playing Twenty20 international, he smiled and replied: "It depends whether the new captain wants me in the team."
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