Sri Lanka turn to Gary Kirsten to rebuild their ODI identity ahead of the 2027 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket have appointed Gary Kirsten as men’s head coach on a two-year deal beginning April 15, 2026, with the 2027 ODI World Cup as the clear north star. The hire signals a shift toward long-term high-performance planning—and a bet that Kirsten’s calm, process-driven methods can steady a side searching for consistency.