SRI LANKA

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Kumar Sangakkara part of committee appointed to run Sri Lanka Cricket

Kumar Sangakkara has been confirmed as one of nine Transformation Committee members that has been appointed to run Sri Lanka Cricket after the country's government removed the previous board.

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Gary Kirsten: There is no doubt about the talent which Sri Lanka is known for

Gary Kirsten says his first task as the new Sri Lanka head coach is to find the "best balance and create consistency among the players" as he looks to tap into the rich cricket history of the country.

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Ryan van Niekerk appointed Sri Lanka bowling coach in major coaching overhaul

Ryan van Niekerk has been appointed as Sri Lanka's national bowling coach on a two-year contract, part of a significant revamp of the country's cricket coaching structure.

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Sri Lanka appoint South African mentor Gary Kirsten as new head coach

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board have confirmed the appointment of Gary Kirsten as the head coach of the senior men's team following the T20 World Cup campaign.

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Pakistan miss out on T20 World Cup semifinal despite victory against Sri Lanka

Pakistan missed out on qualification to the T20 World Cup semifinals despite a thrilling five-run victory against co-hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Saturday.

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Farveez Maharoof admits Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup exit is 'painful'

Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof admitted it was painful to watch his side crash out of the T20 World Cup after a comprehensive 61-run defeat to New Zealand.

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