In a significant development for Sri Lankan cricket, head coach Sanath Jayasuriya announced his decision to step down following the team's disappointing exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup. This announcement came immediately after Sri Lanka's narrow defeat to Pakistan by just 5 runs, which marked the end of their World Cup journey. Jayasuriya expressed his disappointment, stating, "I thought it was time to give it to someone else... I thought I'd be able to leave as coach on a good note in the World Cup. I wasn't able to do that as well as I'd like, and I'm sad about that," as reported by ESPN Cricinfo. His tenure as head coach began shortly after the 2024 T20 World Cup, and he had previously hinted at his intention not to extend his contract, which is set to run until June 2026.
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Sanath Jayasuriya Resigns As Sri Lanka Head Coach After Loss
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Sri Lanka's cricket coach Sanath Jayasuriya steps down after a disappointing T20 World Cup exit. Despite his decision, he hasn't officially informed the board, leaving his future uncertain.
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