Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today that Sanath Jayasuriya’s term as the interim head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s cricket team has been extended for another year.
Jayasuriya, a former Sri Lanka captain, was initially appointed as interim head coach on July 7, 2024. His temporary tenure included overseeing the home series against India and the Test tour to England.
This extension comes as SLC continues its search for a permanent replacement for former head coach Chris Silverwood. The interim appointment followed the resignations of both Silverwood and consultant coach Mahela Jayawardene after Sri Lanka’s disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. Under the captaincy of Wanindu Hasaranga, the team failed to reach the Super 8 stage, leading to significant changes in the coaching staff.
