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Kusal Mendis appointed new Sri Lanka Test captain

Kusal Mendis has assumed the role of Sri Lanka's red-ball leader, succeeding Dhananjaya de Silva. The incoming skipper takes over the longest format responsibility following a board selection meeting, with his inaugural assignment arriving against Pakistan in a two-match series.

Mendis already manages the nation's limited-overs squads, bringing hundreds of international appearances to his newest leadership assignment.

His predecessor steps down after guiding the red-ball group for nearly three years through eighteen fixtures, yielding a win rate approaching forty percent. The former captain decided to transition leadership duties toward younger athletes following a recent series against India.

That final assignment concluded with a six-run opening defeat at Galle and a drawn fixture in Colombo, handing the visiting side a one-nil series victory.

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