Chris Silverwood appointed as Sri Lanka head coach

Chris Silverwood has been named as Sri Lanka's new head coach, two months after leaving England in the wake of their 4-0 Ashes defeat.

Silverwood, 47, has signed a two-year contract with Sri Lanka Cricket, quickly landing another job after he followed director of cricket Ashley Giles in leaving the England set-up in February as they paid the price for a miserable tour of Australia.

"I am very excited to be on board with Sri Lanka and I cannot wait to get over to Colombo and get started," said Silverwood, who will have a little over a month to prepare for two upcoming Tests in Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Chris Silverwood, Former England Men's Head Coach, and player, as the Head Coach of the National Men's team.

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— Sri Lanka Cricket