Silverwood resigns as Sri Lanka Head Coach

Sri Lanka Head Coach Chris Silverwood has resigned from his post citing personal reasons, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced yesterday.
The 49-year-old’s exit comes close on the heels of Mahela Jayawardene’s resignation as Consultant Coach following the team’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign in which they failed to qualify for the Super 8s.
“Being an international coach means long periods away from loved ones. After lengthy conversations with my family and with a heavy heart, I feel it is now time for me to return home.” Silverwood was quoted as saying in SLC’s media release.

“It has been a real honour for me to be part of Sri Lanka Cricket and I will be taking away many fond memories.”
The Englishman was named Head Coach of the Sri Lanka’s Men’s Cricket Team in April 2022, soon after his stint with the England Men’s Team ended with a 0-4 away Ashes series loss.
Silverwood gained success early in his tenure as Sri Lanka lifted the Asia Cup in 2022. He also oversaw an ODI bilateral series win against Australia at home (3-2). 
Sri Lanka also finished runners-up in the 2023 Asia Cup but endured two forgettable World Cup campaigns in the last six months. (Agencies)