Christopher Eric Wilfred Silverwood (born 5 March 1975) is an English former international cricketer and coach.

Former England bowling coach Bob Cottam once said he was faster than Allan Donald, and he possessed a lively outswinger and hostile bouncer when the conditions suited.

He had a good first season with Middlesex, taking 63 first-class wickets, but struggled with injuries thereafter, leaving the club in 2009.

[2] In 2009 he signed a contract with Harare-based franchise Mashonaland Eagles as player-coach, making his debut against Matabeleland Tuskers.

[9] He was announced as the new head coach on 7 October 2019, following the departure of Trevor Bayliss at the end of the 2019 season.

[14] In April 2022, he was appointed as head coach for Sri Lanka national cricket team for 2 years.