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Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood resigns from his position citing personal reasons.
On Thursday, 27 June Sri Lanka Cricket Board shocked the sports world with an announcement that Chris Silverwood had stepped down from the Head Coach position. The news came out right after Mahela Jayawardene, a former captain, also resigned from the post of consultant coach on Wednesday.
Many assume it is the aftermath of Wanindu Hasaranga and his squad’s disappointing performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup drastically failing to qualify for the Super 8.
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Chris Silverwood Resigns as Sri Lanka Head Coach Citing 'Personal Reasons'.
“Being an international coach means long periods away from loved ones. After lengthy conversations with my family and with a heavy heart, I feel it is now time for me to return home… pic.twitter.com/yeueHwg3fX
49-year-old Silverwood cited that it is time for him to return home and spend time with his family. In an SLC release, Chris Silverwood said,
“Being an international coach means long periods away from loved ones. After lengthy conversations with my family and with a heavy heart, I feel it is now time for me to return home.”
Silverwood finished with gratitude for such a great time he had in Sri Lanka during his stint as a Head coach.
“It has been a real honour for me to be part of Sri Lanka Cricket and I will be taking away many fond memories.”
Chris Silverwood was appointed as Sri Lanka men’s head coach in April 2022 with a two-year deal extended to cover the T20 World cup 2024.
