New Delhi, March 9 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has made a major move to strengthen its men's national team by appointing former South African cricketer and celebrated coach Gary Kirsten as the new head coach. The announcement came on Monday (March 9), with Kirsten set to take charge from April 15, 2026, on a two-year contract running until April 14, 2028.

This appointment follows a transitional period for Sri Lanka after recent challenges in limited-overs formats. Kirsten replaces the previous setup, bringing a wealth of international experience to help the team rebuild and target major tournaments ahead.

Gary Kirsten is no stranger to high-pressure coaching roles. He famously guided India to their historic 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup vic...