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Canada Standard
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Canada Standard
Former Sri Lanka player Dassanayake earns second stint as USA coach
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake has been appointed as the new head coach of the USA's men's team, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Dassanayake replaces Stuart Law in the top job, after the former Australia batter left the position towards the end of last year after leading the side in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup they co-hosted with the West Indies. It is the second time Dassanayake has held the role as head coach with the USA, with the 54-year-old having previously enjoyed a three-year stint in charge from 2016-2019. During that time, Dassanayake helped the USA win their ODI status and establish themselves as a growing nation within the cricketing landscape. Dassanayake has since held head coaching jobs with Nepal and Canada and helped the latter to their first T20 World Cup appearance last year in the USA and the West Indies. With the USA already qualified for next year's T20 World Cup in India, Dassanayake is looking forward to leading the side in another global tournament and building on the platform he helped establish last decade. 'It's an honour to return and lead the USA Men's National Team,' Dassanayake said, as quoted from the official website of the ICC. 'I'm proud of what we accomplished during my previous time here, and I see tremendous potential in this group to reach even greater heights,' he added. 'I look forward to working closely with the players and staff to continue building something meaningful for USA Cricket,' he noted. Dassanayake played 11 Tests and 16 ODIs for Sri Lanka towards the end of last century, before moving to Canada and playing in their national side at the end of his playing career. (ANI)
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Pubudu Dassanayake returns as coach of USA men's cricket team
Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake has returned as coach of the U.S. men's team, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. Dassanayake, who succeeds former Australia batsman Stuart Law in the role, previously coached the side between 2016-2019 when it earned One Day International (ODI) status. 'I'm proud of what we accomplished during my previous time here, and I see tremendous potential in this group to reach even greater heights,' the former Nepal and Canada coach said in a USA Cricket statement. 'I look forward to working closely with the players and staff to continue building something meaningful for USA Cricket.' 🚨 USA Cricket proudly welcomes back Pubudu Dassanayake as Head Coach of our Men's Team! 🇺🇸 Read more here ➡️: — USA Cricket (@usacricket) May 14, 2025 The U.S. co-hosted the T20 World Cup with West Indies last year, stunning heavyweight Pakistan and making the Super Eight stage of the tournament. 'Pubudu is joining the organisation at a pivotal time,' USA Cricket Chief Executive Johnathan Atkeison said. 'Following the momentum of 2024, we are now focused on strong performances at the 2026 T20 World Cup and qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup.' 'With his experience and vision, we believe Pubudu can help us achieve these goals.' Dassanayake, 52, played 11 Tests for Sri Lanka in the mid-1990s before moving to Canada and becoming captain of the team. Related Topics USA / Pubudu Dassanayake
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Former Sri Lanka player Dassanayake earns second stint as USA coach
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake has been appointed as the new head coach of the USA's men's team, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Dassanayake replaces Stuart Law in the top job, after the former Australia batter left the position towards the end of last year after leading the side in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup they co-hosted with the West Indies. It is the second time Dassanayake has held the role as head coach with the USA, with the 54-year-old having previously enjoyed a three-year stint in charge from 2016-2019. During that time, Dassanayake helped the USA win their ODI status and establish themselves as a growing nation within the cricketing landscape. Dassanayake has since held head coaching jobs with Nepal and Canada and helped the latter to their first T20 World Cup appearance last year in the USA and the West Indies. With the USA already qualified for next year's T20 World Cup in India, Dassanayake is looking forward to leading the side in another global tournament and building on the platform he helped establish last decade. 'It's an honour to return and lead the USA Men's National Team,' Dassanayake said, as quoted from the official website of the ICC. 'I'm proud of what we accomplished during my previous time here, and I see tremendous potential in this group to reach even greater heights,' he added. 'I look forward to working closely with the players and staff to continue building something meaningful for USA Cricket,' he noted. Dassanayake played 11 Tests and 16 ODIs for Sri Lanka towards the end of last century, before moving to Canada and playing in their national side at the end of his playing career. (ANI)
The Star
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Cricket-Dassanayake back as US head coach
(Reuters) -Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake has returned as coach of the U.S. men's team, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. Dassanayake, who succeeds former Australia batsman Stuart Law in the role, previously coached the side between 2016-2019 when they earned their One Day International (ODI) status. "I'm proud of what we accomplished during my previous time here, and I see tremendous potential in this group to reach even greater heights," the former Nepal and Canada coach said in a USA Cricket statement. "I look forward to working closely with the players and staff to continue building something meaningful for USA Cricket." The U.S. co-hosted the Twenty20 World Cup with West Indies last year, stunning heavyweights Pakistan and making the Super Eight stage of the tournament. "Pubudu is joining the organization at a pivotal time," USA Cricket Chief Executive Johnathan Atkeison said. "Following the momentum of 2024, we are now focused on strong performances at the 2026 T20 World Cup and qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup." "With his experience and vision, we believe Pubudu can help us achieve these goals." Dassanayake, 52, played 11 tests for Sri Lanka in the mid-1990s before moving to Canada and becoming captain of the team. (Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; editing by Peter Rutherford)
Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Dassanayake back as US head coach
Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake has returned as coach of the U.S. men's team, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. Dassanayake, who succeeds former Australia batsman Stuart Law in the role, previously coached the side between 2016-2019 when they earned their One Day International (ODI) status. "I'm proud of what we accomplished during my previous time here, and I see tremendous potential in this group to reach even greater heights," the former Nepal and Canada coach said in a USA Cricket statement. "I look forward to working closely with the players and staff to continue building something meaningful for USA Cricket." The U.S. co-hosted the Twenty20 World Cup with West Indies last year, stunning heavyweights Pakistan and making the Super Eight stage of the tournament. "Pubudu is joining the organization at a pivotal time," USA Cricket Chief Executive Johnathan Atkeison said. "Following the momentum of 2024, we are now focused on strong performances at the 2026 T20 World Cup and qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup." "With his experience and vision, we believe Pubudu can help us achieve these goals." Dassanayake, 52, played 11 tests for Sri Lanka in the mid-1990s before moving to Canada and becoming captain of the team. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
