Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka's new Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva steps down

Kusal Mendis named Sri Lanka Test captain

Sri Lanka Cricket's Selection Committee confirmed the change at SLC headquarters on October 8, 2026, with Mendis set to lead in Pakistan.

De Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test captain

The 35-year-old all-rounder has stepped aside from the Test captaincy, stating he wants the role to pass to a younger generation of Sri Lanka cricketers.

'Mantle should go down to the next generation' - Dhananjaya de Silva relinquishes Test captaincy

'A bit like a diesel engine' - Sri Lanka coach highlights Asitha Fernando's high-workload success

Asitha Fernando's diesel engine approach

Sri Lanka coach Ryan van Niekerk explains how the fast bowler thrives with consistent bowling workload and extended spells.

Dhananjaya De Silva urges Sri Lanka's fast bowlers to raise their game ahead of Colombo Test

De Silva urges Sri Lanka pace bowlers to step up

Sri Lanka Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva has called for improved performance from his fast bowling unit as the team prepares for the second Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

SL vs IND 2026: 3 changes Sri Lanka should make to win 2nd Test

3 changes Sri Lanka should make to win 2nd Test

India lead the two-match series 1-0 after a dominant win at Galle; here is what Sri Lanka must do differently at Colombo.

Manav Suthar out-turns Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav with 74% big-turn deliveries in Galle

Suthar out-turns Jadeja and Kuldeep in Galle

The 24-year-old left-arm spinner recorded the highest proportion of big-turn deliveries among all spinners in the first Test at Galle International Stadium.

Is Sarfaraz Khan playing in the SL vs IND first Test?

India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first.

Glovework is the priority at Galle, says De Silva on Dickwella selection

De Silva backs Dickwella for Galle Test

Sri Lanka captain explains why the 33-year-old wicketkeeper was recalled for the first Test against India.

3 player battles to watch out for in SL vs IND 1st Test

3 player battles to watch in SL vs IND 1st Test

The Galle Test starting August 15 sets up some compelling individual contests between bat and ball.

De Silva backs Sri Lanka to beat India at Galle

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva expressed confidence in his team's chances against India in the opening Test of the two-match series starting August 15 at Galle.

We will have a greater chance to beat them, says Dhananjaya de Silva ahead of Galle Test

Sri Lanka name 16-man squad for first Test vs India

Dhananjaya De Silva will captain a 16-member Sri Lanka side for the opening Test against India at Galle, scheduled for August 15-19, 2026.

Sri Lanka name 16-man squad for first Test against India at Galle

3 Sri Lanka players who can trouble India in the Test series

Here are three Sri Lankan players who could pose a threat to India in the upcoming Test series.

Kusal Mendis gets back white-ball captaincy for Sri Lanka, Charith Asalanka dropped from squad for West Indies tour

Kusal Mendis gets back white-ball captaincy for Sri Lanka

The tour consists of three ODIs, three T20Is and a couple of Test matches.

T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka confirm final squad, Kamindu Mendis replaces Dhananjaya de Silva

T20 WC 2026: SL confirm final squad, Kamindu in for de Silva

Pramod Madhushan has been replaced by Pavan Rathnayake.

Dhananjaya de Silva returns as SL name squad for ODIs vs ENG

Charith Asalanka, who was recently relieved of his duties as Sri Lanka's captain ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, will resume leadership responsibilities in the three-match ODI series against England.

Dhananjaya de Silva returns as Sri Lanka name squad for ODIs vs England

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Shanto, Rahim tons put Tigers in commanding spot on Day 1

Bangladesh finished Day 1 with 292/3 on the board in the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Shanto, Rahim centuries put Tigers in commanding spot after Day 1 at Galle

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