Sri Lanka appoint new head coach for men's team | ICC Sri Lanka has appointed Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of their men’s cricket team. The former South African international will take charge for a two-year term beginning April 15, 2026. Kirsten, a former South African player who represented his country between 1993 and 2004, has built a reputation as a successful coach across multiple nations. His most notable achievement came during his tenure with the Indian team, where he led them to victory in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. He later guided South Africa from 2011 to 2013, a period during which the Proteas climbed to the top of the world rankings in all formats by 2013. In his most recent role, Kirsten served as a consultant for Namibia during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. His playing career saw him accumulate over 14,000 international runs, including 21 Test centuries and 13 One Day International centuries. Kirsten’s primary focus will now be on preparing Sri Lanka for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. The tournament will mark a significant opportunity for the team to showcase its progress under his leadership.#icc #namibia #sri_lanka #gary_kirsten #icc_cricket_world_cup
