Sri Lankan cricket has had a difficult few years, as they have lost series after series, and their place in the team rankings recounts the full picture. The lack of a stable team has undoubtedly been the most significant factor in their disappearance. Even finding a stable captain proved difficult for the Lankan Team. Since 2017, 9 distinct players have captained Sri Lanka in ODIs. Let’s look at Who will replace Kusal Perera.
Who will replace Kusal Perera
The talented wicketkeeper-batsman, Kusal Perera was the team’s most recent captain. Earlier this year, he took over as the ODI team’s captain from Dimuth Karunaratne. Perera, like his previous colleagues, was unable to succeed in the leadership position. Seven out of 9 white-ball games were lost by the Lankan Lions during his tenure. Defeats in series with Bangladesh and England are among them.
The selectors are also looking to remove the lefty of his captaincy duties since he is not doing as expected. Perera is expected to be replaced by all-rounder Dasun Shanaka. Shanaka will captain the Lankan team in the forthcoming white-ball series against India, which begins on July 13 at home. The series consists of 3- ODIs and as many T20Is.
Shanaka Has Never Captained The Lankans In 50-Over Tournament
It’s worth noting that Shanka has already captained Sri Lanka in international cricket. He also led the team to a 3-0 victory against Pakistan in a T20I series in Lahore in 2019. The fact that he has never captained the Lankans in the 50-over tournament is a disadvantage. It will also be interesting to observe how his performance will be affected by the additional duties of captaincy.
Since then, the all-rounder has appeared in 28 ODIs, scoring 611 runs and taking 10 wickets. He must, however, perform better against India. Most of India’s first-choice players will miss the Sri Lanka visit to participate in the England Test series. This will not, though, considerably ease the burden for the home team.
The Men in Blue include a few of the best white-ball players of all time likewise captain Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya, and Yuzvendra Chahal. Some individuals assume they can defeat Sri Lanka. As a result, it will be fascinating to observe how this series develops.
Also read: India Vs Sri Lanka Full Schedule, Squad, Match Time, Live Telecast Details
