Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka coach after interim success

Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya is appointed Sri Lanka’s head coach after a successful period in charge on an interim basis.

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Jayasuriya scored 13,430 runs in one-day internationals putting him fifth on the all-time list of run-scorers in the format Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed Sri Lanka’s head coach after a successful period in charge on an interim basis. The 55-year-old former all-rounder took over in July following the departure of ex-England coach Chris Silverwood. Under Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka won the third Test against England at The Oval and beat New Zealand in two Tests last month. He has been appointed on a contract until the end of March 2026 – a period taking in the next T20 World Cup which Sri Lanka will co-host with India in early 2026. England seek wickets in afternoon session with Pakistan on top in first Test Get cricket news sent straight to your phone Jayasuriya is already regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s greatest players after a career that included 110 Tests, 445 one-day internationals and 31 T20s. A destructive opener and canny left-arm spinner, Jayasuriya was part of the Sri Lanka team that won the World Cup in 1996 and reached the final in 2007. Since retiring he became a member of Parliament in his home country and acted as the cricket board’s chief selector. In 2019 he was banned for two years after admitting breaches of the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption code. Prior to the Test series in England, Jayasuriya also oversaw a one-day international series victory against India. Although they lost the Test series against England 2-1, victory in the series finale and the 2-0 series win at home against New Zealand means Sri Lanka still have an outside chance of qualifying for next year’s World Test Championship final. Champions League reaction and latest football news Smith and late wickets boost England against Pakistan ‘Kids will be trying that in the playground’ – Haaland goal hailed Watch the UEFA Champions League highlights on iPlayer All the goals and unmissable moments from Europe’s greatest football club competition What makes a good athlete? Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle the science of sport Take a deep dive into puzzling paranormal stories A collection of chilling true tales that continue to baffle and bemuse Did you know humming can soothe your nervous system? Explore the science behind its stress-relieving power ‘Kids will be trying that in the playground’ – Haaland goal hailed Haaland’s ‘extraordinary’ acrobatic finish for Man City. VideoHaaland’s ‘extraordinary’ acrobatic finish for Man City Liverpool beat Leipzig to continue perfect Champions League start. VideoLiverpool beat Leipzig to continue perfect Champions League start Promise unfulfilled – inside Mourinho’s Man Utd reign ‘It was a relief when my ex-footballer husband died after CTE’ ‘Almost unbeatable’ – so will Liverpool turn wins and records into trophies? How Rodgers earned ‘one of his best results’ in Atalanta draw Duran ‘on fire’ but under Emery’s ‘control’ Calafiori injury ‘a worry’ as Arsenal have ‘questions to answer’ ‘Extraordinary’ Vinicius Jr ‘will win Ballon d’Or’ Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers? Urdu, prayer & grandma – Bashir & Ahmed in Pakistan La Liga wants Barcelona v Atletico in Miami Ex-Man Utd striker Forlan to make ATP tennis debut What does the future hold for Girona after their sudden rise? Mahomes & Washington star in best plays of week seven. VideoMahomes & Washington star in best plays of week seven F1 Q&A: Why was Norris penalised and not Verstappen at US Grand Prix? ‘We lost our local fans, we lost our beautiful stadium, we lost our city’ Rabada takes 300th Test wicket – how does he compare? Benitez praises ‘fantastic’ Jones performance for Liverpool. VideoBenitez praises ‘fantastic’ Jones performance for Liverpool © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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