Sri Lankan captain Tillakaratne Dilshan became the seventh cricketer from the island nation to feature on Lord's Hounour's Board, courtesy his big century in the drawn second Test against England.
Sri Lanka Cricket wasted no time in confirming the appointment after the final selection was made.
Zimabwe's successful tour of Pakistan will help convince other international teams to play in the country.
His resignation comes after the island nation's back-to-back Test series defeats to continental neighbours Pakistan and India in last three months.
'I humbly request Kumar Sangakkara to render his service to the country for another one year.'
The appointment of an interim body to run Sri Lankan cricket is in tune with laws governing the island nation, the country's sports minister said on Friday.
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