Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya will step down as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team following today’s Super Eight encounter against Pakistan at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, sources said.
Jayasuriya had earlier indicated that he intended to relinquish his position at the conclusion of the tournament. Responding to an inquiry, he confirmed that although his contract as Head Coach remains in effect, he does not plan to continue in the role beyond the World Cup campaign.
He was first appointed as Interim Head Coach for Sri Lanka’s series against India in July 2024. Later that year, he was confirmed as the full-time Head Coach.
During his tenure, Sri Lanka featured in 74 international matches across all three formats. The team secured 34 victories, suffered 38 defeats, while two matches ended without a result.
His departure marks the end of a chapter that began as an interim assignment and evolved into a full-time leadership role guiding the national side through multiple international fixtures.
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