Sri Lanka Cricket has officially confirmed Gary Kirsten's appointment as the new head coach of the senior men's national cricket team. The former South African cricketer would replace Sanath Jayasuriya, who had decided to step down from the role following their abysmal campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Kirsten is coming fresh off a role with Namibia Cricket during the T20 World Cup 2026. He served as a consultant for the side.
Sri Lanka Appoints Gary Kirsten as Men’s Team Head Coach
Gary Kirsten has been confirmed as the head coach of the Sri Lankan men's national cricket team and will embark on his new role on April 15, 2026.
The former South African cricketer has signed up for a two-year term, with his primary task being to prepare the team for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup in 2027, which will take place in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.