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Angelo Mathews named Sri Lanka's Test, ODI captain

The 25-year-old replaced prolific batsman Mahela Jayawardene, who stepped down after leading on a recent tour of Australia

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All-rounder Angelo Mathews has been appointed Sri Lanka's Test and ODI captain, replacing Mahela Jayawardene, for a period of one year.u00a0

The 25-year-old Mathews was Jayawardene's deputy and heir apparent since the latter announced that he would be quitting captaincy after Sri Lanka's tour of Australia.

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