New Sri Lanka women's cricket head coach Jamie Siddons has issued a clear challenge to his squad, emphasizing the urgent need to develop a more dynamic and skillful brand of cricket to compete with the world's best.

In his first media address since taking the helm, Siddons pointed to powerhouses like India, Australia, and England as the benchmark. "I just think we need to develop more skills, hit the ball hard, score more boundaries without being reckless," he stated, outlining his vision for a more aggressive yet calculated approach.

This marks a significant new chapter for Siddons, a former Australian ODI player with extensive men's team coaching experience, including a stint with Bangladesh. His immediate focus is the upcoming tour of Bangladesh in April, which he sees as the perfect platform to establish the team's new style of play.

The drive for improvement is fueled by recent World Cup history, where Sri Lanka has managed just one win across the last two tournaments. With a tough Women’s T20 World Cup group ahead—featuring England, New Zealand, and the West Indies—the mission is clear.

Siddons is targeting a strong start, highlighting their tournament opener against England on their home soil as a critical opportunity to make a statement. He takes over from Ramesh Ratnayake, who led the team to a memorable Asia Cup victory over India, setting a high standard for the new era to build upon.