Chris Silverwood has announced his resignation as the head coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, effective immediately. The decision, attributed to personal reasons, was revealed in a statement released by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Silverwood expressed his desire to prioritize time with his family after extended periods away from them during his coaching career.
In the statement, Silverwood stated, “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.” He further added, “I would like to thank the players, coaches, backroom staff, and management of the SLC for their support during my time in Sri Lanka. Without your support, none of the success would have been possible. It has been a real honor for me to be part of Sri Lanka Cricket and I will be taking away many fond memories.”
Silverwood’s tenure as head coach saw Sri Lanka achieve notable success on the international stage. The team triumphed in the T20 Asia Cup in 2022 and reached the finals of the 50-over Asia Cup in 2023. Additionally, Sri Lanka secured several bilateral series wins, including a home series victory against Australia in the 50-over format and two away test series wins over Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka Cricket acknowledged Silverwood’s contributions, stating, “Sri Lanka Cricket wishes Chris Silverwood the best in his future endeavors and thank him for his valuable contributions during his tenure.” Silverwood’s departure marks the end of an era for Sri Lankan cricket, with his successor yet to be announced. The search for a new head coach is expected to begin shortly, with SLC looking to find a candidate who can continue the team’s recent success.
