Summary
- Sri Lanka have been forced to make a leadership change just weeks before their two-Test series against Pakistan, with Dhananjaya de Silva stepping down as Test captain with immediate effect.
- Despite giving up the captaincy, de Silva confirmed that he will continue representing Sri Lanka as a player.
- Sri Lanka Cricket chief executive Ashley de Silva thanked the veteran all-rounder for his contribution and wished him well for the next stage of his career, while also expressing the board’s desire to continue benefiting from his services as a player.
Sri Lanka have been forced to make a leadership change just weeks before their two-Test series against Pakistan, with Dhananjaya de Silva stepping down as Test captain with immediate effect.
According to Sri Lanka Cricket, de Silva informed the selection committee of his decision through a letter. He said he believed the responsibility of leading the Test side should now be handed to the next generation.
Despite giving up the captaincy, de Silva confirmed that he will continue representing Sri Lanka as a player.
Sri Lanka Cricket chief executive Ashley de Silva thanked the veteran all-rounder for his contribution and wished him well for the next stage of his career, while also expressing the board’s desire to continue benefiting from his services as a player.
The leadership change comes ahead of Sri Lanka’s two-Test tour of Pakistan. The first Test is scheduled for November 9 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, followed by the second Test at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from November 17.
Sri Lanka are yet to announce their new Test captain and squad. Kusal Mendis is reportedly among the leading candidates to take charge on an interim basis.
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