Cricket-De Silva replaces Karunaratne as Sri Lanka test captain

Cricket - Second One Day International - England v Sri Lanka - Kia Oval, London, Britain - July 1, 2021 Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva walks after losing his wicket Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/ File photo

COLOMBO (Reuters) - All-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva will take over from Dimuth Karunaratne as captain of Sri Lanka's test side, the country's cricket board (SLC) said on Thursday.

Karunaratne skippered Sri Lanka in 30 tests over four years, winning 12, losing 12 and drawing six.