Dambulla, July 23 -- The Lanka Premier League (LPL) confirmed that Colombo KAPS will be led by Kamindu Mendis for the remainder of the 2026 season after regular captain Kusal Mendis was ruled out due to injury.

Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 LPL after sustaining a right hamstring injury during Colombo KAPS' league-stage fixture against Kandy Royals, according to a press release.

The Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter suffered the injury early in the run chase and, despite attempting to continue, was forced to retire hurt two overs into the chase after medical assessment on the field. Subsequent examinations have confirmed that he will play no further part in this year's tournament.

"Mendis sustained a right ham...