Sanath Jayasuriya to Resign as Sri Lanka Head Coach After World Cup 2026 Disappointment

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Sanath Jayasuriya to Step Down as Sri Lanka Head Coach After T20 World Cup Disappointment

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News18•01-03-2026, 09:00

Sanath Jayasuriya to Step Down as Sri Lanka Head Coach After T20 World Cup Disappointment

•Sanath Jayasuriya announced his decision to step down as Sri Lanka's head coach following their T20 World Cup 2026 exit.
•The announcement came after Sri Lanka's 5-run loss to Pakistan in their final Super Eight match.
•Jayasuriya expressed disappointment at not being able to end his tenure on a 'good note' as he had hoped.
•He had already decided during the England series that he would not continue in the role for long.
•Jayasuriya's contract ends in June, and he plans to discuss his official decision with the Sri Lanka Cricket Board.

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