What coverage agrees on
The reporting agrees that de Silva has stepped down from the Test captaincy and will still be available for selection as a player. It also agrees that Sri Lanka Cricket has not yet announced a successor.
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De Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test captain
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Dhananjaya de Silva has resigned as Sri Lanka Test captain with immediate effect.
He led the team in eighteen matches.
De Silva said leadership should pass to the next generation.
He will remain available as a player.
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Sri Lanka Cricket has not yet named a successor.
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Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test captain
Quick source take
The Times of India reports that Dhananjaya de Silva has resigned as Sri Lanka Test captain with immediate effect after leading the team in eighteen matches. According to the article, de Silva stated in a letter to the selection committee that leadership should pass to the next generation. The source notes he will remain available as a player and details his tenure statistics, including seven wins and recent series losses, while Sri Lanka Cricket has not yet named his successor.
Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lanka's Test captain
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The Deccan Herald reports that Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down from his position as Sri Lanka Test captain while confirming his continued availability for selection. The publication notes that his resignation follows a challenging period for the team, which sits seventh in the World Test Championship standings following series defeats against India and in the West Indies. The article also mentions that Sri Lanka Cricket has not yet announced a successor for the upcoming series against Pakistan.
Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test captain
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ANI News reports that Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down as Sri Lanka Test captain with immediate effect after leading the team in eighteen matches. The article cites a letter to the selection committee where de Silva expressed his belief that the leadership mantle should go to the next generation. The source confirms his continued availability as a player and outlines his captaincy record, including seven victories, series wins in 2024, and recent defeats against the West Indies and India.