Kusal Mendis Appointed Sri Lanka Test Captain
- Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down as Test captain with immediate effect.
- Kusal Mendis named as his successor by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Background
- De Silva captained Sri Lanka in 18 Tests (2024‑2026): 7 wins, 8 losses, 3 draws.
- He will remain available as a player.
Mendis’ Credentials
- Tests played: 75
- ODIs: 159 (captain in 22)
- T20Is: 109 (captain since June 2024)
Upcoming Assignments
- Test series vs Pakistan: 2 matches, starts 9 Nov (part of the WTC cycle).
- T20I series vs Pakistan: 3 matches, starts 9 Oct.
Mendis will lead Sri Lanka in the five‑day format for the first time.
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