Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Kaushal Silva Named Hong Kong Cricket Team Head Coach
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Kaushal Silva is now the coach of Hong Kong's cricket team.
He played for Sri Lanka and has coached in several countries.
Hong Kong will play in the Asia Cup, a big cricket tournament, starting with a game against Afghanistan.
The team hopes to do well in the upcoming tournament.
The head of Hong Kong cricket is confident that Silva can help develop young players.
Hong Kong was recently the second-best team in a different tournament.
Kaushal Silva, former Sri Lanka Test cricketer, appointed head coach of Hong Kong's men's cricket team.
Hong Kong will participate in the 2025 Asia Cup, starting with a match against Afghanistan on September 9.
Silva played 39 Tests for Sri Lanka and has a wealth of experience in coaching.
Cricket Hong Kong's chairperson expressed confidence in Silva's ability to nurture talent.
Hong Kong recently finished as runners-up in the Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy.
- Who
- Kaushal Silva and the Hong Kong men's cricket team.
- What
- Kaushal Silva was appointed head coach of the Hong Kong men's cricket team.
- When
- The appointment was made before the Asia Cup.
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Why
- To lead and guide the team, nurture talent, and improve the team's competitive standing.
- New Head Coach
- Kaushal Silva
- Former Team
- Sri Lanka
- Role
- Head Coach, Hong Kong men's cricket team
- Next Tournament
- 2025 Asia Cup
- First Match
- Against Afghanistan on September 9