Former Test captain Kumar Sangakkara has urged the Sri Lankan team to rethink its strategies moving forward after the team’s failed campaign in the six-nation Asia Cup tournament.

The five-time winners crashed out in the first round after humiliating defeats at the hands of Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

“We need to find out whether we have the right strategy in place. Whether we should change it or stick to it. Results on tours are important, but the larger picture should be the 2019 World Cup. We need to have a settled batting lineup. We need to identify the openers, identify who our number three is going to be and who is going to bat at number six and things like that.

One of Sri Lanka’s most renowned, respected, and well-loved personalities, Kumar Sangakkara has brought glory to our little island time and time again. While his time on the field is the stuff of legends, Sangakkara has accomplished more than just incredible feats as a sportsman (as hard as that is to believe!)

His exceptional personality and manner of speech has shined on international platforms, with one of the most stunning being his 2011 MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture.