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A.R.B.J Rajapaksha
A.R.B.J Rajapaksha
Mar 10 2026
61Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of former South African opener Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the men’s national team.
The 58-year-old, widely regarded as one of the most successful coaches in the modern era, will take up the role on 15 April 2026.
He has signed a two-year contract that will see him lead the side through to April 2028.
Most recently, Kirsten served as a consultant for Cricket Namibia during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
A primary focus of Kirsten’s tenure will be the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which is set to be hosted in his native South Africa, alongside Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Source - Leader.lk
