The player being selected much to the disdain of Kumar Sangakkara is Sanath Jayasuriya. The veteran opening batsman was omitted by selectors before being stuck back in the side by none other than Sanath's chum, President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
And I absolutely agree with Kumar. Jayasuriya's inclusion into the World T20 side has led to disastrous consequences. His scores in this tournament have been: 0, 3, 6, 5, 0, 1. Bearing in mind his position at the top of the order that is not great to say the least.
It is no question that Jayasuriya has served his country immensely well over the years, but at 40 years and 317 days, he really ought to call it quits, for the good of the nation's cricket. Sangakkara has been a great captain and has some vital runs in this competition, and shouldn't have to needlessly leave his captaincy.
So, come on Sanath, do the right thing.
