Sri Lanka New Coach: Chris Silverwood is set to become the head coach of Sri Lanka – It has been only two months since he was sacked by England, but Chris Silverwood might have found a new job already as he is inching closer to becoming the new head coach of Sri Lanka. Follow more updates on InsideSport.IN.
Sri Lanka New Coach: Chris Silverwood finds NEW job two months after getting sacked by England, set to become the head coach of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka are in dire need of a head coach since Mickey Arthur left for Derbyshire back in December of last year. Interim head coach Rumesh Ratnayaka has not looked convincing enough to bag a full-time contract, as under his stewardship, the Lions lost 4-1 in a T20I series against Australia, and most recently, were whitewashed by India in T20I and Test format.
Sri Lanka New Coach: Chris Silverwood finds NEW job two months after getting sacked by England, set to become the head coach of Sri Lanka
According to reports in Daily Mail, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has turned their attention to Chris Silverwood to become the new head coach. The 47-year-old Englishman was sacked by England about seven weeks ago, following a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Australia in the Ashes. Having said that, the Yorkshire-born coach is reputed for his game management and analytical prowess, and could turn out to be a good appointment by Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka New Coach: Chris Silverwood finds NEW job two months after getting sacked by England, set to become the head coach of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will have a really busy summer following IPL 2022, as they will be having a ten-match series against Australia across all three formats, while the Lankan Lions will also play two Tests and three ODIs against Pakistan.
- Sri Lanka are in the hunt for a head coach ever since Mickey Arthur left the role in December 2020.
- Interim head coach Rumesh Ratnayake has not looked convincing.
- Chris Silverwood is likely to become the new head coach of Sri Lanka.
- Silverwood was sacked by England around a couple of months ago following a 4-0 Ashes defeat against Australia.
- Besides England, Silverwood has also coached Essex in the County Championship.
Sri Lanka New Coach: Chris Silverwood finds NEW job two months after getting sacked by England, set to become the head coach of Sri Lanka
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