Dhananjaya de Silva Steps Down as Sri Lanka Test Captain

Colombo: (Sports Desk) – Sri Lanka Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down from the captaincy with immediate effect, bringing an end to his tenure as the team’s Test leader.

According to a statement from Sri Lanka Cricket, Dhananjaya informed the national selection committee of his decision through a formal letter. He said he believed the responsibility of leading the Test side should now be handed over to the next generation.

Despite relinquishing the captaincy, Dhananjaya de Silva will remain available for Sri Lanka as a player and continue to represent the national team.

Sri Lanka Cricket Chief Executive Ashley de Silva thanked Dhananjaya for his contribution as captain and wished him well in the next phase of his career. He also expressed the board’s hope that the experienced all-rounder would continue serving Sri Lankan cricket as a player.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are scheduled to play a two-match Test series next month. The opening Test will be played at Pindi Cricket Stadium on November 9, followed by the second match at Gaddafi Stadium on November 17.

Sri Lanka Cricket has yet to announce the new Test captain and squad for the series. Kusal Mendis is being considered as a possible interim captain for the upcoming Tests.