It is reported that it has been decided to remove Dasun Shanaka from the captaincy of the Sri Lankan cricket team due to the serious defeat in the final of the Asian Cup.
Accordingly, it has been learned that Kusal Mendis, a strong batsman, will be appointed to lead the Sri Lankan team in the upcoming World Cup.
However, it is reported that Sri Lanka Cricket has not yet reached the final decision regarding this. The coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team, Chris Silverwood, says that Dasun Shanaka should not be removed from the leadership just because the Asian Cup has been lost. He says that Dasun Shanaka is the 2nd best captain Sri Lanka has produced in the ODI field