Colombo, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - New coach Kirsten faces 'a lot of learning' to rebuild Sri Lanka

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New Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten says understanding the island's cricketing identity will be central to rebuilding the team for the World Cup. The 58-year-old former South Africa opener started last week on a two-year contract that will see him in charge for the 50-over World Cup next year. "I need to understand the culture really well, understand what makes the players tick, understand the environment," Kirsten told reporters in Colombo. "......

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