Graham Ford confirmed as Sri Lanka coach
January 24, 2012 11:11 am
Graham Ford has been confirmed as coach to the Sri Lanka national team replacing Geoff Marsh, SLC sources said today. Ford earlier today met with Sri Lanka Cricket officials to finalize his coaching contract.
Former Australian Test opener Marsh was replaced just four months after taking over the top job in Sri Lanka last September.
Ford, a former South Africa coach, resigned from his role as head coach of Durban team the Dolphins this week, citing a desire to coach at international level.
Ford will be Sri Lanka’s fifth coach in less than a year since their ICC World Cup final defeat to India in April 2011.
Tillakaratne Dilshan has already quit as captain in all three formats, replaced by ex-skipper Mahela Jayawardene for the upcoming limited-overs series involving Australia and India starting on February 5.
Former Australian Test opener Marsh was replaced just four months after taking over the top job in Sri Lanka last September.
Ford, a former South Africa coach, resigned from his role as head coach of Durban team the Dolphins this week, citing a desire to coach at international level.
Ford will be Sri Lanka’s fifth coach in less than a year since their ICC World Cup final defeat to India in April 2011.
Tillakaratne Dilshan has already quit as captain in all three formats, replaced by ex-skipper Mahela Jayawardene for the upcoming limited-overs series involving Australia and India starting on February 5.
