Sri Lankan cricketers send out emotional messages to Mickey Arthur, their coach.

Colombo : November 18th, 2018 - Sri Lankan cricketers posted emotional messages to social media following Mickey Arthurs announcement that he would be stepping down as chief coach.

His last assignment as a Sri Lankan player was a series of two Tests against West Indies.It began on November 21.After it was revealed that Arthur would be leaving Sri Lankas Test Team Captain role, Dimuth Karaunaratne described Arthur as the best-performing and most supportive coach.Karunaratne shared a photo with Arthur via Twitter.

"You made us believe that we can do it." You were the best person to guide us.It is a sad day to be saying goodbye to my most supportive and hardworking coach.We are grateful for your leadership skills.

We will miss you, and we wish you the best with @DerbyshireCCC.Karunaratne replied to Arthurs tweet about his Sri Lankan job.After the WI Test series, its sad that this is the end for SL.It has been a pleasure to coach this amazing Country.We want to thank all the players and fans of SL cricket for their support! "I know SL cricket has come a long way since I first started.

" Wanindu De Silva also wrote a touching message to Arthur.His tweet read, "Thanks @Mickeyarthurcr1 for believing in, supporting, nurturing and encouraging me through this entire period." You are more than a coach.

Your passion for the game and your character as a gentleman are what you have made a lasting impression.He wrote that he would miss his passion and good spirits.

Arthur, a Zimbabwean tactician, will take over at Derbyshire.He has already decided to retire from the County team in 2021.

Arthur was named coach of Sri Lanka in February 2020.He described his assignment as both an "exciting task" and "a new challenge".

This is the beginning of a new exciting project at Derbyshire with many young players.I am really excited to participate in that, as well as to share my vision for the club.

Arthur said that it was a challenge, and one which he is eager to take on and help lead the club to success.His last assignment as a Sri Lankan player will be a series of two Tests against West Indies starting November 21.He said, "There is a great team at Derbyshire.I want us play positive cricket.

We wont fear anyone and I look forward to seeing the results for our fans." Bs #Lankan #cricketers #send #messages #Mickey #Arthur #Cricket #BCCI #ICC #IPL.