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Dhananjaya de Silva Resigns as Sri Lanka Test Captain: Sri Lanka Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva has stunned the cricketing world by suddenly resigning from his post. Having taken charge of the Test team in January 2024, Dhananjaya decided to step down after a very brief tenure.
Dhananjaya informed the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) selection committee of his decision to step down via a letter. He believes the time has come to hand over this responsibility to a younger player. Accepting his resignation, the CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket praised his contributions and wished him well for the future.
Dhananjaya de Silva to Continue Playing for Sri Lanka Test Team as Player
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Despite stepping down as captain, Dhananjaya de Silva has clarified that he will remain part of the Sri Lanka Test team as a player and continue to contribute through his batting and all-round performance. His decision ensures the team retains valuable experience, and the new captain will continue to benefit from his guidance.
Dhananjaya de Silva Test Captaincy Record and Match Stats
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Dhananjaya de Silva's tenure as captain was short but impactful. The pressure of captaincy did not adversely affect his individual performance; in fact, his batting remained outstanding throughout this period.
- Total matches as captain: 18 Test matches
- Wins: 7 matches
- Losses/Draws: 11 matches
- Captaincy tenure: January 2024 to resignation
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Dhananjaya de Silva International Career Statistics Across Formats
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Having made his debut in T20 Internationals in 2015, Dhananjaya de Silva has been a pillar of Sri Lankan cricket for the past 11 years. His performance across all three formats has been outstanding:
| Format | Matches | Runs Scored | 100s (Centuries) | 50s (Half-Centuries) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 69 | 4,431 | 13 | 20 |
| ODI Cricket | 93 | 1,924 | 0 | 10 |
| T20 International | 48 | 890 | 0 | 3 |
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