Graham Ford has left Surrey after two years at the Kia Oval to rejoin Sri Lanka as head coach.
The 55-year-old South African previously coached Sri Lanka from 2012 until 2014, before taking over the reins at Surrey.
Ford was instrumental in bringing Kumar Sangakkara to the club, and last season guided Surrey to the Division Two title in the County Championship and the Royal London One-Day Cup final, where they were beaten by Gloucestershire.
Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart said: “We are extremely disappointed to be losing Graham Ford, who has not just been an outstanding head coach but has played an integral role in the progress that we have achieved over the last two years.
“He has worked tirelessly with the players and his efforts can be seen in their individual performances and the team’s results, culminating in promotion back to the first division.
“It was a very tough decision for Graham to leave Surrey but we understand that the opportunity to go back and coach at international level with Sri Lanka was too good to turn down.
“Despite the timing of his decision, we wish Graham all the best and we will immediately start our search for a new head coach.”
Source: ECB