Kusal Mendis named Sri Lanka Test captain after de Silva resignation
Sri Lanka Cricket appointed Kusal Mendis as Test captain on Thursday following Dhananjaya de Silva's immediate resignation ahead of the Pakistan series.
De Silva steps down from role
Dhananjaya de Silva announced his departure from the Test leadership position with immediate effect. He stated that he believes the responsibility should pass to the next generation in a letter to the selectors. The former captain will remain available for selection as a player while retaining his experience within the squad.
Mendis takes over white and red ball duties
Kusal Mendis has been selected to lead the side in both limited-overs and Test formats for the upcoming tour. This appointment marks his first assignment as a skipper in the longest format of the game despite previous leadership experience in shorter forms. The 31-year-old batsman has scored 4,836 runs across 75 Tests with ten centuries to his name.
Series details and schedule confirmed
The two-match Test series against Pakistan is scheduled to begin in Rawalpindi on November 9. The second match will take place in Lahore starting on November 17. Sri Lanka Cricket welcomed de Silva's continued availability for selection as the team prepares for this fixture.
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- Express Tribune
- Business Recorder
- Dawn
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