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Dhananjaya de Silva quits Sri Lanka Test captaincy before Pakistan series

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Dhananjaya de Silva quits Sri Lanka Test captaincy before Pakistan series
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  • 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.

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Originally published by Minute mirror on Oct 8, 2026 Read the full article at minutemirror.com.pk
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