Jamie Siddons appointed head coach of Sri Lanka women’s team
Former Australian cricketer Jamie Siddons was on Thursday named the new head coach of the Sri Lanka women’s team. His one-year appointment will come into effect on March 16.
Siddons has previously served as the head coach of the Bangladesh national men’s team from 2007 to 2011.
A Level-3 qualified coach, Siddons has also served as head coach of the South Australia Cricket Team (Redbacks) from 2015 to 2020 and head coach of the Wellington Firebirds, New Zealand, from 2011 to 2015.
Siddons, who enjoyed an extensive First Class career in Australia and captained both South Australia and Victoria, will take on the responsibility of guiding Sri Lanka’s women’s team in preparation for the ICC women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in June in England.
His first assignment will be the Bangladesh tour, scheduled to take place in April–May.
Published on Mar 05, 2026
