Graham Ford has stepped down after 15 months in his second stint today. Image Source: twitter[/caption]Internet Desk: Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has left his chair after 15 months of his second term with the team, the Sri Lankan cricket board announced today.
The former South African international, first coached the team during the period of 2012 to 2014. Later he joined the team again in February 2016 and signed a contract with the board till 2019 World Cup.
In his tenure, Sri Lanka had an inconsistent season so far as they won the Test and T-20 series against a formidable Australian side but suffered their first shocking loss against Bangladesh and later they faced a humiliating whitewash against the Proteas.
They could not make the semi-finals of this month's Champions Trophy either.
"We have to thank Fordy for his invaluable contribution to Sri Lanka Cricket," board president Thilanga Sumathipala said in a statement.
"This was a decision arrived at mutually after careful consideration and deliberation...we are indeed sorry to see him go. We wish him the very best in where his path lies."
Ford previously worked with English county club Surrey and was the director of cricket at Kent.
"It's been a privilege to work with these talented young men over the past 15 months. Their passion for the sport is inspiring, as is indeed this nation's," Ford said.
"I wish Sri Lanka Cricket and the boys the very best, and I must offer a word of advice to the young men - Always believe in yourself, believe in your team, and play from your heart."
Sri Lanka host Zimbabwe in a five-match one day international series starting on Friday.
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