Written By: Sruti Thakur | Updated: Mar 9, 2026, 10:28 PM
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Good news for Sri Lankan cricket team after T20 World Cup 2026 conclusion, let's dive into this photo collection to find out the reason behind it.
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has made a big move after their disappointing T20 World Cup exit as they named former South African cricketer and renowned coach Gary Kirsten as the new head coach.
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Gary Kirsten is expected to take charge from April 15, 2026, on a two-year contract lasting until April 14, 2028.
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Gary Kirsten replaces the previous coaching setup, bringing vast international experience to help the team rebuild and prepare for upcoming major tournaments.
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Kirsten, who served as South Africa's coach from 2011 to 2013, guided the Proteas to the No. 1 ranking across all formats by 2013.
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Gary Kirsten also served as a consultant for Namibia during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, helping the team navigate familiar subcontinental conditions.
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Kirsten was considered as one of the most dependable openers of his era. He represented South Africa from 1993 to 2004, and scored over 14,000 international runs, laced with 21 Test centuries and 13 ODI hundreds.
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has outlined his main objective clearly, "Among Kirsten's major responsibilities will be guiding the men's national team in its preparation for the ODI World Cup 2027, which will be held in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe," the board stated in its official release.
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The ODI World Cup 2027, co-hosted in Africa, gives Sri Lanka a chance to reclaim 50-over glory. Kirsten's World Cup experience and knowledge of South African conditions will be key for strategy and player development.
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