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Gary Kirsten appointed Sri Lanka head coach for 2027 ODI World Cup

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News18•09-03-2026, 19:15

Gary Kirsten appointed Sri Lanka head coach for 2027 ODI World Cup

•Former India World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten appointed Sri Lanka's head coach on a two-year contract starting April 15.
•His primary responsibility is to oversee Sri Lanka's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
•Kirsten previously guided India to the 2011 World Cup triumph and coached South Africa to No.1 ranking across all formats.
•The appointment is part of Sri Lanka Cricket's effort to revamp its National High Performance Center and strengthen the national side.
•Kirsten, a prolific former South Africa batter, recently served as a consultant for Cricket Namibia.

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