Sri Lanka name Mendis as test captain after de Silva steps down
First reported 8 Oct, 05:00 UTCUpdated 3d ago6 sources
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AI-generatedSri Lanka’s Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down, with the change announced on Thursday. The 35‑year‑old said it was time to hand the role to the next generation, and Kusal Mendis was named as the new Test captain. Outlets note the move comes as Sri Lanka prepares for its upcoming series.
How the Left framed it
Left‑leaning outlets highlight the appointment of Kusal Mendis as the new Test captain and note that de Silva will remain available for selection.
How the Center framed it
Center outlets focus on de Silva’s own statement about passing the mantle to the next generation and the immediate effect of his resignation.
How the Right framed it
Right‑leaning outlets point out that the resignation occurs ahead of the Pakistan series and stress that the decision was made by de Silva himself.
What everyone reports
- Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down as Sri Lanka’s Test captain.
- He is 35 years old.
- The resignation was announced on Thursday.
Where coverage differs
- Left outlets emphasize Kusal Mendis being named the new captain (Express Tribune).
- Center outlets quote de Silva saying it’s time to "pass the mantle to the next generation" (New Indian Express).
- Right outlets note the timing ahead of the Pakistan series and that the decision was de Silva’s own (India TV).
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 5 outlets (Ollama Cloud) on 8 Oct, 10:55 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
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How outlets on each side framed it
Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down as Sri Lanka's Test captain, but the all-rounder will remain available for selection. The 35-year-old ha succeeded Dimuth Karunaratne as Test captain in January 2024 and led Sri Lanka in 18 matches, winning seven. India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha's epic century denies…
In a major development, Sri Lanka’s Test captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has officially stepped down as captain of the side. It is interesting to note that De Silva made the decision of his own accord, stating that the captain should be someone from the young generation of players as Sri Lanka moves towards a different…
Full coverage
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- Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Kusal Mendis will lead the side in the Test format
- Dhananjaya De Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test captain (opens The New Indian Express in a new tab)
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down from his position with immediate effect on Thursday, saying it was time to "pass the mantle to the next generation". The 35-year-old, who has played 69 Tests and scored more than 4,400 runs, including 13 centuries, will, however, remain available for…
- Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lanka's Test captain ahead of Pakistan series (opens India TV in a new tab)
In a major development, Sri Lanka’s Test captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has officially stepped down as captain of the side. It is interesting to note that De Silva made the decision of his own accord, stating that the captain should be someone from the young generation of players as Sri Lanka moves towards a different…
- De Silva steps down as Sri Lanka test captain (opens CNA in a new tab)
- Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test captain (opens Deccan Herald in a new tab)
Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down as Sri Lanka's Test captain, but the all-rounder will remain available for selection. The 35-year-old ha succeeded Dimuth Karunaratne as Test captain in January 2024 and led Sri Lanka in 18 matches, winning seven. India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha's epic century denies…
- Sri Lanka name new Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva steps down (opens India Today in a new tab)
