"We have started today advertising for a replacement for Tom Moody," Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) spokesman Samantha Algama told AFP. He said notices would appear on international cricket websites.

"The short-listing of candidates will happen by the end of this month."

Moody, named coach in 2005, announced earlier this month that the ongoing three-match one-day series against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi would be his last assignment.

Sri Lanka Cricket chief Jayantha Dharmadasa and captain Mahela Jayawardene had wanted the former Australian all-rounder, who will take over at Western Australia next season, to continue.