Kumar Sangakkara Calls for Reforms After Sri Lanka's Early T20 World Cup Exit

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara expressed deep disappointment after Sri Lanka's 61-run loss to New Zealand in the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage, marking their fifth consecutive failure to reach the semifinals since 2014. Sangakkara highlighted the emotional toll on players and fans and called for urgent reforms, emphasizing the need for the team to adapt to modern cricket to avoid becoming irrelevant. Sri Lanka's campaign ended early despite strong bowling, with batting collapses contributing to their exit.