THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Colombo, July 8: Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya was appointed interim head coach of Sri Lanka’s cricket team on Monday, ahead of this month’s home white-ball series against India.
The country’s cricket board stated that Jayasuriya is aptly suited to lead the team until a long-term replacement is determined in the coming months.
The Indian team is set to tour Sri Lanka for three T20 Internationals and three ODIs, beginning on July 27.
Jayasuriya, who has previously served as a chief selector, will remain in the role until Sri Lanka’s Test tour of England in August-September, which includes three matches.
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“Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Mr. Sanath Jayasuriya as the ‘Interim Head Coach’ of the national team. He will function in the position until the completion of Sri Lanka’s tour of England in September 2024,” the country’s board stated.
Jayasuriya was appointed to the interim position after Englishman Chris Silverwood resigned as Sri Lanka’s head coach last week.
Silverwood resigned following the country’s disastrous T20 World Cup campaign, where the team was eliminated in the group stage.
Jayasuriya recently served as a consultant for the team during this year’s T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean.
