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Sri Lanka appoint new head coach for men's team | ICC
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (196+ words) 07 February - 08 March 2026 Sri Lanka have announced the appointment of Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men's side. The former South African international has been appointed for a two-year period starting April 15, 2026. Kirsten has enjoyed a stellar…...
Sri Lanka announce new head coach for women's team | ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (204+ words) Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Jamie Siddons as the new head coach of the women's team. The former Australian cricketer will begin his one-year stint on March 16, 2026 and will take on the responsibility of preparing the…...
ICC, SLC and Dialog unite millions of cricket fans in Sri Lanka ahead of co-hosts' first game" | ICC
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (452+ words) ICC, SLC and Dialog unite millions of cricket fans in Sri Lanka ahead of co-hosts' first game'ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), in partnership with the ICC's Media Rights partner in Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC…...
Sri Lanka rope in T20 WC winning skipper as consultant coach
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (226+ words) Legendary pacer Lasith Malinga has been appointed as a consultant fast bowling coach by Sri Lanka in the lead up to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed in a statement that Malinga's appointment is a short-term basis…...
Sri Lanka name new captain in T20 World Cup preliminary squad | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (243+ words) Sri Lanka have announced a 25-member preliminary squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with all-rounder Dasun Shanaka taking charge as the new skipper as they begin preparations for the marquee ICC event. Shanaka will lead the group, with the…...
Former skipper takes reins of Sri Lanka's tri-series squad | ICC
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (238+ words) Sri Lanka have announced changes to their squad for the T20 I tri-series against Zimbabwe and hosts Pakistan. A statement from Sri Lanka Cricket Board confirmed that skipper Charith Asalanka and pacer Asitha Fernando will be missing out on the series…...