Jamie Siddons Appointed Head Coach of Sri Lanka Women's Cricket Team

• Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced former Australian cricketer Jamie Siddons as the new head coach for the national women’s team.
• Siddons will assume charge from March 16, 2026, for a one-year term, with an immediate focus on the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
• He replaces Rumesh Ratnayake, under whom the team won its first Asia Cup title in 2024 but faced inconsistency.
• Siddons brings vast coaching experience, having previously led Bangladesh men's team, South Australia, and Wellington Firebirds.
• The appointment follows the team's recent 2-0 T20I series victory over West Indies, indicating good momentum.