Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test captain
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down as the Test captain of Sri Lanka. His resignation comes as the team prepares for their upcoming Test series against Pakistan in November. De Silva has announced his availability for selection for the tour. His leadership has been under scrutiny as Sri Lanka aims to improve its performance in international cricket.
- •Dhananjaya de Silva resigns as Sri Lanka Test captain.
- •Sri Lanka set to face Pakistan in November.
- •De Silva remains available for the national selection.
- 7:50 AMESPNcricinfo — Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test captain
"Sri Lanka's next Test assignment is in Pakistan in November, and Dhananjaya de Silva has kept himself available for selection for it
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