Tillakaratne Dilshan plans to reveal reasons behind resignation after retirement – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TM-Dilshan-c2691, the former Sri Lankan captain, has expressed that he will reveal the reasons of his resignation from the post after his retirement as he does not wish to create a controversy at this stage of his career.
The 35-year-old was asked to take over the role after the resignation of wicketkeeper/batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KC-Sangakkara-c1779 following the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, where the Islanders finished as the runner-ups.
The right-handed opener led his country in 11 Tests last year and managed to win just once. His win percentage is not that great in the limited-overs formats either. On top of that, Dilshan’s form with the bat dipped and was unable to cope with the pressure of leadership.
After the tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DPMD-Jayawardene-c1397, who had led Sri Lanka in the past as well.
The aggressive opener showed reluctance in discussing the reasons which led to his resignation from the post, but promised that he would lay them out in the open after hanging up his boots as an international cricketer.
"There were many reasons for me to step down. I don't like to discuss them at this point as I am still involved in the game. But when I retire I will reveal why I quit," said Dilshan.
Since the last four years, Dilshan has been one of the most consistent performers for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013.
Looking back at the past, the cricketer from Kalutara thinks that leading his country in international sport was a massive learning curve for him but Dilshan feels that he made the right call, stepping down.
"At that point, with the way things were going, I felt that it's good to give up the captaincy and concentrate on my game. During that eight-month period I learned a lot of things. That experience taught me who people were. I think it was the right decision to step down," he added.
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