Sri Lanka Cricket / Editor / 14 May 2007 / Leave a comment

Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody will be looking to sign off in style with victory over Pakistan in the upcoming One-Day Series after announcing his resignation.

The 41-year-old turned down the offer of a new contract with the World Cup runners-up to take up a coaching position with Western Australia on a three-year deal.

The former World Cup winner said: "It was a very difficult decision to make given the strong relationship that has been built between Sri Lanka Cricket and myself.

"But at this stage in my life it was important that I made a bigger commitment to my family."

He added: "However, I will be more than happy to assist in whichever way I possibly can for the continuous success of Sri Lanka Cricket."

Moody will take up his new role on 1 July and Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement: "SLC regrets that Tom Moody has to leave our services and respects his decision.

"SLC is grateful to Tom for his valuable contributions to the success of the national and SLC during his tenure. We wish him all the success in his future endeavours."

News of Moody's resignation is likely to have an impact when trading gets underway for Sri Lanka's One-Day Series against Pakistan, which starts in Abu Dhabi on May 18.

The two nations meet again just two days later before clashing for the final time on May 22.