Atapattu takes over from Tillakaratne
Marvan Atapattu has, as expected, been named as Sri Lanka's new Testcaptain
Marvan Atapattu has, as expected, been named as Sri Lanka's new Test captain. The 33-year-old Atapattu took over the one-day leadership 12 months ago but will now inherit control of the Test team too after the resignation of Hashan Tillakaratne following Sri Lanka's 3-0 whitewash by Australia.
Atapattu's first assignment will be a tour to Zimbabwe in April and May, during which they will play five ODIs and two Tests. Atapattu's deputy will be named later, but Mahela Jayawardene, the current one-day vice-captain, is expected to be appointed.
Atapattu's appointment is subject to ratification by the government, in accordance with Sri Lanka's sports law.
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