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Kusal Mendis named Sri Lanka Test captain

Original: Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva steps down

Sri Lanka have appointed Kusal Mendis as their Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down from the role. Mendis, an experienced wicketkeeper-batter, now takes charge of the side as Sri Lanka look ahead to their upcoming Test commitments. The change marks a new leadership chapter for a team that has been rebuilding in recent years.

Why now: A sudden Test captaincy change in Sri Lankan cricket is significant news for fans ahead of upcoming series.

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