Jayasuriya aims to make SL cricket happening again

It's been only two months since Sanath Jayasuriya took over as full-time head coach of Sri Lanka's men's cricket team. Yet, his impact is already evident.

- Samreen Razzaqui

Known as Matara Mauler in his heydays, Jayasuriya was the interim coach after Chris Silverwood resigned in June. Under his leadership, Sri Lanka have enjoyed an impressive string of successes, such as a 2-0 Test series win over New Zealand, 2-1 series victories in ODIs and T20Is against West Indies, a 2-0 ODI series win against India, a historic away Test win against England, followed by a 2-0 ODI series win and a 1-1 draw in T20Is against New Zealand.

Although Sri Lanka lost the away Test series against South Africa 2-0, Jayasuriya is aiming to replicate home success overseas.

"The expectations are clear. For us to do well overseas, doing well in all three departments is very important," the former Sri Lankan all-rounder told HT in an interaction facilitated by Sony Sports.