Sri Lanka Cricket Appoints Gary Kirsten as New Men's Head Coach After T20 World Cup Exit
Summary
Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Gary Kirsten as the new men's head coach following their exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup Super Eight stage, aiming to revitalize the national team.
Key Points
- Sri Lanka Cricket board appointed Gary Kirsten as the new men's national team head coach.
- Kirsten signed a two-year contract from April 15, 2026, to April 14, 2028.
- The appointment follows Sri Lanka's exit from the Super Eight stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- Gary Kirsten has a strong coaching history, including India’s 2011 ODI World Cup win and South Africa's rise to the top of Test rankings.
