Former Sri Lankan Test opener Kaushal Silva has been appointed as the head coach of the Hong Kong national cricket team, ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup tournament.
This appointment comes as part of Hong Kong’s preparation for the prestigious regional tournament, where they are set to face strong opposition, including Sri Lanka.
Kaushal Silva, now 39 years old, represented Sri Lanka in 39 Test matches, scoring 2,099 runs during his international career. Known for his grit and solid technique at the top of the order, Silva now takes on a new challenge—guiding an emerging cricket nation on a major stage.
Interestingly, Hong Kong is scheduled to face Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup group stage, adding extra emotion and intrigue to the upcoming encounter between the coach’s past and present sides.