Sri Lanka pull off second-highest successful chase in ODI history to beat England
Sri Lanka executed one of the greatest run chases in ODI cricket, overcoming England's mammoth 430-run target in Rawalpindi to secure a remarkable victory.
Kusal Mendis confirmed as Sri Lanka Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva resigns
The 35-year-old Dhananjaya led Sri Lanka in 18 Tests after being appointed in February 2024, winning seven to go with eight losses and three draws.
The top-order batter and off-spinner made it known that he will remain available for selection to look to add to his 69 Test caps.
"Sri Lanka Cricket wishes (De Silva) the very best for the remainder of his career and thanks him for the leadership he provided to our Test team," SLC chief executive Ashley de Silva said in a statement.
Mendis was named Sri Lanka white-ball captain in May, and will now be in charge in all three formats, with his first assignment in red-ball cricket to come in a series away to Pakistan next month.
In 22 matches in charge in ODIs - he first led in the format in October 2023 - Mendis has overseen ten wins and ten defeats.
Sri Lanka are almost certainly out of the running for a top-two finish in the current World Test Championship cycle, sitting seventh on the table with only West Indies and Pakistan behind them.
Pathum Nissanka return bolsters Sri Lanka ahead of Test series in Pakistan
Pathum Nissanka will return from injury to bolster Sri Lanka ahead of the Test series in Pakistan next month, while wicketkeeper Anjala Bandara is set to make his international debut.
Tom Banton stars as England seal ODI series with record win over Sri Lanka
Tom Banton marked his return to England's one-day side in style, smashing his maiden international century as England thrashed Sri Lanka by 223 runs at The Oval.
Kusal Mendis masterclass seals Sri Lanka ODI win over England
Kusal Mendis produced a superb century as Sri Lanka bounced back from their opening ODI defeat to beat England by 16 runs at Headingley and level the three-match series at 1-1.