Sri Lanka's head coach Chris Silverwood on Thursday stepped down from the role following the team's dismal outing in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the SLC announced. Former captain Mahela Jayawardene had resigned from the post of the consultant coach on Wednesday. Sri Lanka crashed out of the T20 WC in the group stages itself with two losses, a no result and a solitary win, and it was the former champions' worst performance in the ICC showpiece. Mahela Jayawardena Resigns As Consultant Coach of Sri Lanka Cricket After Wanindu Hasaranga-Led Side's Poor Performance at T20 World Cup 2024.

During Silverwood's tenure, Lanka won the T20 Asia Cup in 2022 and also reached the final of the 50-over Asia Cup last year where they lost to India. They also secured a slew of bilateral series wins both at home and overseas, including one against Australia in the 50-over format and two away Test series wins over Bangladesh.

Chris Silverwood Official Statement

The SLC has already started the process of finding a new head coach ahead the team's next international outing against India in a white ball series next month. The Lankans will then head to England for a two-match Test series.

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