Chris Silverwood resigns from post of head coach of Sri Lanka Cricket Team

The ongoing T20 World Cup was poor for Sri Lanka as they failed to reach Super Eights. They lost to South Africa and Bangladesh in the Group Stage and could just register one win against the Netherlands. Their game against Nepal was washed out due to rain. With just three points, Lanka finished at the third spot in Group D.

"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 and spend some quality time together," said Silverwood as posted by SLC on X.

Earlier in the day, the Cricket Board also announced the resignation of former batter and skipper Mahela Jayawardene from the post of consultant coach of the national teams at various levels following a disappointing ICC T20 World Cup campaign in the West Indies and USA.