Sanath Jayasuriya Appointed as Sri Lanka's Cricket Head Coach

Jayasuriya's appointment follows significant team improvements during his interim tenure, including historic victories against India and England.

Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed Sanath Jayasuriya as head coach until March 2026 after a successful interim period.
The former captain led Sri Lanka to its first one-day series win over India in 27 years and a Test victory in England after a decade.
Jayasuriya, a World Cup-winning allrounder, took over from Chris Silverwood, who resigned after a poor T20 World Cup performance.
His appointment comes as Sri Lanka prepares to host the West Indies for a T20 series and co-host the 2026 T20 World Cup with India.
Jayasuriya's career includes over 21,000 runs and 440 wickets in international cricket, despite past controversies with the ICC.