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

Sanath Jayasuriya has announced his intention to step down as head coach of the Sri Lanka men's cricket team following their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after a narrow loss to Pakistan. Although his contract runs until June 2026, Jayasuriya indicated he may leave earlier, with Sri Lanka Cricket exploring foreign candidates for his replacement. The team’s campaign included a group-stage upset loss to Zimbabwe but progressed to the Super 8 phase, where consecutive defeats ended their semifinal hopes.