<p>Sri Lankan Angelo Matthews has decided to step down from Pune Warriors captaincy for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Matthews was appointed the skipper ahead of the season but dropped himself midway after a string of poor performances. And with Aaron Finch doing well as the captain, Matthews feels it is logical for Finch to carry on leading the team.<br /><br />Matthews' decision came moments after he was affirmed as the Sri Lanka captain for next month's Champions Trophy.<br /><br />"I would like to confirm that I have decided to stand aside as Pune Warriors franchise captain for the rest of the current season to ensure team leadership continuity," he said.<br /><br />"It is in our best interests that the captaincy is not switched frequently as we strive to achieve the best balanced team for each different opponent," Matthews said in a statement released by Pune Warriors.<br /><br />"Given that Aaron (Finch) is likely to play in all our remaining games then it is logical that he continues to be our captain. I will naturally provide my fullest support at all times to Aaron and my team-mates. I will also continue to work as hard as possible as a player as we all strive to win our remaining matches."<br /><br />"I am thankful to the franchise for understanding my decision and for all the support received by my fellow team-mates and our fans during the past few weeks," he added.<br /></p>
<p>Sri Lankan Angelo Matthews has decided to step down from Pune Warriors captaincy for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Matthews was appointed the skipper ahead of the season but dropped himself midway after a string of poor performances. And with Aaron Finch doing well as the captain, Matthews feels it is logical for Finch to carry on leading the team.<br /><br />Matthews' decision came moments after he was affirmed as the Sri Lanka captain for next month's Champions Trophy.<br /><br />"I would like to confirm that I have decided to stand aside as Pune Warriors franchise captain for the rest of the current season to ensure team leadership continuity," he said.<br /><br />"It is in our best interests that the captaincy is not switched frequently as we strive to achieve the best balanced team for each different opponent," Matthews said in a statement released by Pune Warriors.<br /><br />"Given that Aaron (Finch) is likely to play in all our remaining games then it is logical that he continues to be our captain. I will naturally provide my fullest support at all times to Aaron and my team-mates. I will also continue to work as hard as possible as a player as we all strive to win our remaining matches."<br /><br />"I am thankful to the franchise for understanding my decision and for all the support received by my fellow team-mates and our fans during the past few weeks," he added.<br /></p>