Kaushal Silva appointed head coach of Hong Kong national cricket team

Former Sri Lankan Test cricketer Kaushal Silva has been appointed as the head coach of the Hong Kong national cricket team.

Silva, who is 39 years old, played 39 Test matches for Sri Lanka between 2011 and 2018, scoring 2099 runs and achieving three centuries. After retiring from playing cricket, he worked as a coach in England and Australia before taking this new role. His appointment comes ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup, where Hong Kong is set to compete in a group that includes Sri Lanka.

Hong Kong will face Sri Lanka in the upcoming Asia Cup tournament as part of the group stage matches. Silva's role as head coach marks his first time leading an international team, and he aims to build a strong work ethic and winning mentality among the players while nurturing fresh talent.

In summary, Kaushal Silva, a former Sri Lankan Test opener and experienced coach, is now the head coach of Hong Kong's cricket team as they prepare to compete against Sri Lanka and other teams in the forthcoming Asia Cup