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

On Monday, Sri Lanka Cricket named Gary Kirsten, former South Africa international, as men's head coach to replace Sanath Jayasuriya from April 15 on a two-year contract.
SLC cited his World Cup-winning experience and knowledge of host regions, including South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, as key reasons for hiring him.
Following his T20 World Cup stint, he worked as a consultant with Cricket Namibia, bringing discipline and strategic changes despite Namibia losing all four group matches, SLC cited.
Kirsten is tasked with guiding Sri Lanka's preparation for the ODI World Cup 2027 co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe, replacing Sanath Jayasuriya who opted out after the Super Eight exit.
Looking ahead, Sri Lanka Cricket signed Kirsten to a two-year deal until April 18, 2028, with uncertainty about future continuity.

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