Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Gary Kirsten as the new head coach for a two-year term, starting April 15, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2027 One-Day International World Cup. Kirsten, who previously led India to victory in the 2011 World Cup and coached South Africa from 2011 to 2013, replaces Sanath Jayasuriya following Sri Lanka’s underwhelming performance in the recent T20 World Cup. The 2027 World Cup will take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, with South Africa and Zimbabwe qualifying automatically as hosts.
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