Sri Lanka Name Mendis as Test Captain After De Silva Steps Down
Kusal Mendis takes over after Dhananjaya de Silva led Sri Lanka in 18 Tests, winning seven and losing eight, the board said.
- On Thursday, Sri Lanka Cricket appointed Kusal Mendis as Test captain, replacing Dhananjaya de Silva in the leadership role.
- Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down as captain on Thursday, writing to the selection committee that "the mantle should go down to the next generation."
- Already serving as the ODI and T20 skipper, Mendis has played 75 Tests, scoring 4,836 runs at an average of 36.36, including 10 centuries and 23 fifties.
- Leading Sri Lanka in 18 Tests, Dhananjaya secured seven victories and eight defeats; he remains available for selection as a player despite stepping down.
- Mendis's first assignment as Test captain begins November 9 in Rawalpindi against Pakistan, with Sri Lanka currently ranked seventh in the World Test Championship.
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Kusal Mendis named Sri Lanka’s new Test captain as Dhananjaya de Silva steps down - The Tribune
Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday appointed Kusal Mendis as the new Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down from his position with immediate effect. The two match Test series in Pakistan next month will be Mendis’ first stint as the captain, who is already leading the country in ODI and T20I formats. The 31-year-old […]
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Kusal Mendis, 31, has been appointed Sri Lanka's new Test captain, replacing Dhananjaya de Silva, 35, who stepped down on October 8, 2026, citing the need for a younger leader. De Silva, who led Sri Lanka in 18 Tests with seven wins, will remain available for selection as a player. 🏏 Kusal Mendis Named Sri Lanka Test Captain After Dhananjaya de Silva Steps Down.
Sri Lanka name new Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva steps down
Sri Lanka have appointed Kusal Mendis as their new Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down following an 18-Test stint. Mendis, who has led Sri Lanka in ODIs and T20Is, will begin his Test captaincy against Pakistan in the World Test Championship series in November.
Sri Lanka announce new Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva steps down
Kusal Mendis has been appointed Sri Lanka’s new Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down, saying the role should pass to the next generation. Mendis will lead Sri Lanka against Pakistan in the upcoming WTC series.
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