Gary Kirsten appointed as Sri Lanka men’s team head coach

9 Mar, 13:20 — 10 Mar, 04:52

Why this matters

Gary Kirsten, a highly experienced coach who led India to the 2011 World Cup victory, brings a wealth of knowledge to the Sri Lankan team. His appointment signals a strategic focus on improving the team's performance, particularly with the 2027 World Cup in mind.

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BBCHigh16h ago

Sri Lanka announce Kirsten as new head coach

Sri Lanka name former South Africa batter Gary Kirsten as their new head coach.

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hinduMostly Factual1h ago

Sri Lanka names Kirsten as head coach with 2027 World Cup in focus

Kirsten, 58, previously guided ‌India to the 2011 World Cup title and later coached ‌South Africa from 2011 to ‌2013. ⁠He also briefly served as ⁠Pakistan's white-ball coach in 2024, resigning six months into the job.

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indian-expressMostly Factual16h ago