Kusal Mendis named Sri Lanka Test captain, Dhananjaya de Silva steps down

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Sri Lanka's cricket board has appointed Kusal Mendis as the new captain of the national Test team. This follows Dhananjaya de Silva's decision to step down from the leadership role. Dhananjaya de Silva will remain eligible for selection for future matches. His next opportunity is Sri Lanka's upcoming Test tour of Pakistan, scheduled for November.

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