Sanath Jayasuriya’s second innings in Sri Lankan cricket is about to end. The former Sri Lanka opener will step down as head coach after the team’s final T20 World Cup 2026 fixture against Pakistan on February 28 at Pallekele. Although his full-time contract runs until March 31, 2026, Jayasuriya had made it clear back in January that he would not continue beyond the home World Cup, regardless of how the campaign unfolded.
Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup campaign ended when they failed to run on the expectations against England and New Zealand. Injuries to Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana added to Sri Lanka’s misery, as captain Dasun Shanaka had a lot to say after their elimination.
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Jayasuriya’s coaching tenure began in July 2024 on an interim basis, and the early signs were promising. Under his watch, Sri Lanka secured their first bilateral ODI series win over India in 27 years, claiming a 2-0 triumph that revived belief in the team’s white-ball future. Shortly after, they registered a landmark Test victory over England at The Oval, their first in England in a decade.
Those results paved the way for his full-time appointment on October 1, 2024, on a two-year deal. The momentum continued with a 2-0 Test series sweep over New Zealand, briefly lifting Sri Lanka to third in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
To strengthen the support structure ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket assembled an experienced backroom team around him. Vikram Rathour came in as batting coach from January 18 to March 10, 2026. R. Sridhar joined as fielding coach from December 2025 to March 2026. Lasith Malinga served as bowling consultant, while Rene Ferdinands was appointed spin bowling coach in February.
Despite the reinforcements, Sri Lanka could not convert home advantage into a deep run in the World Cup. The failure to reach the semi-finals has reportedly left Jayasuriya deeply disappointed. Across his tenure, Sri Lanka played 74 matches in all formats under his guidance. They won 34, lost 38, and two ended without result.
Today’s T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan will now double up as a farewell. Sri Lanka would love to give back to fans in Kandy. Now, it marks the end of a coaching chapter for Jayasuriya that began with historic highs but concludes with unfinished business.
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