Sri Lanka Appoints New Test Captain

WicketPulse · 2026-10-09 · Original automated news brief

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has been appointed as the new Test captain, succeeding Dhananjaya de Silva, who stepped down from the role. The Selection Committee made the decision during a meeting at the Sri Lanka Cricket headquarters. Mendis, who has played 75 Tests, holds a batting average of 36.36 with 10 centuries and 23 fifties. He has previously led the senior team in 22 ODIs and three T20Is but has not yet captained in a Test match.

The appointment marks a shift in leadership for the Sri Lankan team as they prepare for upcoming Test fixtures. Mendis' experience in limited-overs formats and his extensive Test career position him as a key figure in the team's strategy. The move comes after de Silva's decision to relinquish the captaincy, with the Selection Committee overseeing the transition process.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-10-08