Sanath Jayasuriya bows out

[PY]

Just spotted on Ceefax page 345, he has resigned as the captain of Sri Lanka. Don't think it's good for them but we'll have to wait and see. Not to start another rather large argument but who do persons think are going to replace him? Suitable or otherwise............Atapattu?

 

[krkode]

Yeah, I would think Atapatu too. He seems leader material

Nobody on their team is really a regular anymore, other than Jayasurya, Atapatu, Vaas and Murali...and teams usually don't have bowler captains...

Sangakarra might become a regular, but I think he's too new for that...

 

[Neil Pickup]

To recycle the comment I made when he quit first time (i.e. 3 weeks ago) and was told to stay on:

The Sri Lankan board need to realise that an unhappy captain will lead to an unhappy side. There's no good in having the eleven best players without a team unit. Jayasuriya won't be here in 2007, so following Jayasuriya's appointment in 1999 building for 2003, maybe it's time for a new man for 2007. Let Jayasuriya concentrate on his natural game and show us some wonderful centuries, and how about Thilan Samaraweera for the captaincy?

 

[Legglancer]

Kudos to Sanath for his absolute commitment to the Sri Lanken team. He is one of my favorites not only because his batting wizedry .... but his humility on and off the field. The pain he feels when his team is faltering is so tangible just as the unreserved child-like joy he radiates when he gets a wicket or taked a catch. He is quite a emotional player but youve got to love him for it.

 

[lord_of_darkness]

I just hope he doesnt retire soon now , hes got some more time left in him !

 

[Kiwi]

I really hope he doesn't retire. He is a great player and someone I like watching.

 

[lord_of_darkness]

yea when he gets going in a match he really does get going !