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• 06/26/2024
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Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Wednesday, June 26, that Mahela Jayawardene has resigned from his position as consultant coach with immediate effect.

“Jayawardena, during his tenure, helped implement significant changes to the structure of the national team ecosystem and the High-Performance Center,” stated a release from the board. They added, “Sri Lanka Cricket takes this opportunity to wish Mahela all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for the services he rendered during his tenure.”

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that Mr. Mahela Jayawardena, who served as the ‘Consultant Coach’ of the SLC, has tendered his resignation https://t.co/2nwRbw4MvA #SLC #SriLankaCricket

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) June 26, 2024

Jayawardene initially took up the role in 2022 for a one-year term, which was later extended for another year. His resignation comes shortly after Sri Lanka’s disappointing World Cup campaign, where the team failed to advance to the Super 8 stage. Despite the timing, no specific reason was provided for his departure.

During his time as Consultant Coach, Jayawardene played a key role in restructuring the national team’s framework and enhancing the operations of the High-Performance Center. His efforts aimed to improve the overall performance and development of Sri Lankan cricket.

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Jayawardene’s impact on Sri Lankan cricket extends beyond his coaching stint, as he is widely regarded as one of the finest cricketers produced by the island nation. His experience and insights have been invaluable in shaping a promising future for cricket in Sri Lanka.

The cricket board expressed profound respect for Jayawardene’s contributions and wished him success in his future endeavors. His departure marks the end of a significant chapter in Sri Lankan cricket, with the team now looking ahead to future challenges and opportunities.