Jayasuriya’s role as Sri Lanka head coach extended till March 2026
Sri Lanka have confirmed former great Sanath Jayasuriya will continue in his role as men’s head coach until the end of March, 2026.
Sri Lanka have confirmed former great Sanath Jayasuriya will continue in his role as men’s head coach until the end of March, 2026.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former English cricketer Ian Bell as the batting coach for the upcoming tour to England.
According to local police, Niroshana was with his family when an unidentified individual opened fire at him. Investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the shooter, even as the motive behind the crime remains unclear.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement that Jayasuriya will function in the position until the completion of Sri Lanka's tour of England in September 2024.
The 49-year-old Englishman’s exit followed days after Mahela Jayawardene quit as consultant coach after the team’s disappointing ICC men’s T20 World Cup campaign in which they failed to qualify for the Super 8s.
Sri Lanka pace bowler Kasun Rajitha has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on March 30.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the ban on Sri Lankan cricket with immediate effect.
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has demanded President Ranil Wickremesinghe's assurance to ensure that there would not be any political interference in the country's cricket-related matters.
"Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that despite claims by various parties as reported in the media, the national white-ball team of India currently touring Sri Lanka is a strong squad,"
Although there is still no confirmation on the host nation, the same is expected to be confirmed before the end of the month.
