The Board of Control For Cricket in Sri Lanka has today (23)appointed Mahela Jayawardena as the new captain of Sri Lankan National Cricket Team by replacing on going captain T.M Dilshan .Before the announcement of Mahela's appointment as new skipper T.M Dilshan was reported as sent a letter to the Cricket Board stating his resignation from the captiancy.All Rounder Angello Mathews has been appointed as deputy captain of the team.Sri Lankan Cricket Team lost both the Test and ODI Series just concluded in South Africa .However during the series managed to secure their first Test win over South Afriica .
Meanwhile The Cricket Board sources have revealed that they are planning to appoint a new coach and managment for the Sri Lankan Crcket Team as well.The sources also said that Sports Minister Mahindananda Althgamage wants to change the structure of the Team as well.The Sri Lankan Team is scheduled to depart to Australia for a tri nation one day match tour soon.
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