SLC
Silverwood resigns as SL head coach after World Cup debacle
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Chris Silverwood has resigned as the head coach of Sri Lanka's team after their disastrous T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in the Caribbean and the United States.
Silverwood stated ‘personal reasons’ for his resignation and said that he would want to ‘spend quality time’ with his family and loved ones after his hectic job as the coach.
“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,” Silverwood said in a statement released by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
“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 honour for me to be part of Sri Lanka Cricket and I will be taking away many fond memories,” Silverwood added.
Silverwood took up the role of Sri Lanka's men's team after his tenure with the England men's team ended due to a 0-4 away Ashes series loss.
Silverwoodhelped Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup in 2022. He also managed a 3-2 ODI series win against Australia at home duringhis time with the Lankans.