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. They announced that Chris Silverwood had stepped down from the Head Coach position. The news came out right after Mahela Jayawardene, a former captain, also resigned. He stepped down from the post of consultant coach on Wednesday. 

Many assume it is the aftermath of Wanindu Hasaranga and his squad’s disappointing performance. Their underperformance occurred in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Wanindu Hasaranga and his squad performed disappointingly. They drastically failed to qualify for the Super 8. 

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, I feel it is now time for me to return home. It is with a heavy heart that I make this decision.”  

Silverwood finished with gratitude. He had a great time 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. I will be taking away many fond memories.”

Chris Silverwood was appointed as Sri Lanka men’s head coach in April 2022. He received a two-year deal extended to cover the T20 World Cup 2024.

Chris Silverwood has resigned as the head coach of the Sri Lanka national team, citing personal reasons. In a statement released by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Silverwood expressed his desire to spend time with his family after being ‘away from loved ones