Chris Silverwood

Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka’s interim head coach

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former captain Sanath Jayasuriya as the interim head coach of the men’s national team for the forthcoming series against India and England, reports Lankan media.

Sri Lanka coach cherishes Bangladesh rivalry

Sri Lanka are fired up to fight against rivals Bangladesh in their strongest format when their one-day international series begins this week, coach Chris Silverwood said Tuesday.

Sri Lanka favourites in T20I series: Silverwood

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood tipped his side as favourites against Bangladesh in the three-match T20I series, starting today in Sylhet.

SL slinger Pathirana to be World Cup 'X Factor', says Silverwood

The 20-year-old, dubbed "Baby Malinga" for his copycat style of compatriot Lasith Malinga's unorthodox action, has only played 10 ODIs and one T20 but is tipped to be amongst the tournament's breakout stars.

Crushing India loss a 'wake-up call', says Silverwood

"Sometimes a bit of a kick up the rear end is not the worst thing going into a World Cup," Silverwood told reporters.

Sri Lanka look to keep Bangladesh batters 'under pressure'

The Tigers take on Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday in a must-win match to keep their hopes high of reaching the final, after they lost their Super Four opener to Pakistan

July 7, 2024
July 7, 2024

Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka’s interim head coach

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former captain Sanath Jayasuriya as the interim head coach of the men’s national team for the forthcoming series against India and England, reports Lankan media.

March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Sri Lanka coach cherishes Bangladesh rivalry

Sri Lanka are fired up to fight against rivals Bangladesh in their strongest format when their one-day international series begins this week, coach Chris Silverwood said Tuesday.

March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024

Sri Lanka favourites in T20I series: Silverwood

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood tipped his side as favourites against Bangladesh in the three-match T20I series, starting today in Sylhet.

October 7, 2023
October 7, 2023

SL slinger Pathirana to be World Cup 'X Factor', says Silverwood

The 20-year-old, dubbed "Baby Malinga" for his copycat style of compatriot Lasith Malinga's unorthodox action, has only played 10 ODIs and one T20 but is tipped to be amongst the tournament's breakout stars.

September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023

Crushing India loss a 'wake-up call', says Silverwood

"Sometimes a bit of a kick up the rear end is not the worst thing going into a World Cup," Silverwood told reporters.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Sri Lanka look to keep Bangladesh batters 'under pressure'

The Tigers take on Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday in a must-win match to keep their hopes high of reaching the final, after they lost their Super Four opener to Pakistan