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8 hours ago · Sri Lanka Cricket had advertised the permanent head coach position following Chris Silverwood's exit in late June. But with at least two of Sri Lanka's three sides showing signs of improvement ...
8 hours ago · This decision came as SLC continued its search for a permanent replacement for former head coach Chris Silverwood. The interim appointment followed the resignations of head coach Chris Silverwood and consultant coach Mahela Jayawardene after Sri Lanka’s underwhelming performance in the T20 World Cup held in the USA and West Indies.
8 hours ago · In a significant development, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to extend Sanath Jayasuriya’s contract as the head coach for the senior men’s cricket team for one year. On July 8, 2024, the SLC named Jayasuriya as the interim head coach after Chris Silverwood’s exit following Lanka’s poor show in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
1 hour ago · Jayasuriya was brought in as an interim coach after Chris Silverwood chose to step down. The English coach did not extend his contract following Sri Lanka's humiliating group-stage exit from the ...
8 hours ago · As the interim head coach, Jayasuriya has shown his ability to motivate the team, which SLC recognises as they prepare to finalise Chris Silverwood’s successor. Jayasuriya stepped in as interim head coach for the series against India after Silverwood chose not to extend his contract, which had been initially extended to cover the England series.
8 hours ago · Chris Silverwood, along with consultant coach Mahela Jayawardene, resigned after Sri Lanka’s poor performance in the T20 World Cup, which was held in the USA and West Indies. Under the captaincy of Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka did not make it to the Super 8 stage, leading to the need for major coaching changes.
8 hours ago · Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today the extension of Sanath Jayasuriya's term as interim head coach of the men's national cricket team for another year. Sanath Jayasuriya, a former Sri Lanka captain, was initially appointed on July 7, 2024, and has since led the team during the home series against India and the Test tour to England.
