Sri Lankan cricket board appoints former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya as the full-time head coach for one year. The Sri Lankan Cricket Board confirmed the news on Sunday.
According to Sri Lankan media, Jayasuriya, who had been serving as the interim head coach, will officially take over after the ongoing Test series against New Zealand.
During his interim tenure, Jayasuriya led the Sri Lankan team to notable victories, including a one-day series win against India and a Test match triumph over England on home soil. His new role as a full-time head coach comes as the team prepares for future international challenges.