Anton Roux, Sri Lanka’s national fielding coach, has announced his resignation from the role, effective August 14, 2024. Roux, a former first-class cricketer for South Africa and coach for the Netherlands, joined Sri Lanka Cricket in March 2022.
In a heartfelt LinkedIn post, Roux expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Sri Lankan national cricket team. He highlighted the team’s resilience and unity during challenging times, particularly during their historic series win against Australia on home soil.
Roux’s tenure as fielding coach witnessed significant achievements for Sri Lanka. The team reached two Asia Cup finals, winning the 2022 Asia T20 Cup. He also praised the progress of the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team, commending their passion and athleticism.
Roux acknowledged the support of Mahela Jayawardene, Tom Moody, Tim McCaskill, and Chris Silverwood for entrusting him with the responsibility of overseeing the fielding duties. He expressed his deep respect and appreciation for Sri Lanka and its people, stating that the country holds a special place in his heart.
Roux’s final international game as Sri Lanka’s fielding coach was the third and final Test at the Oval, where the visitors secured a memorable eight-wicket victory over England. This triumph marked Sri Lanka’s first Test win over England in a decade.
