Jayawardene appointed guide trainer for Sri Lanka seniors, Underneath-19s and 'A' crew

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2021-12-13 17:34:35

The present deal is for a yr, and also will see the previous captain supply “strategic strengthen” at SLC’s high-performance centre

Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed guide trainer of the Sri Lanka males’s senior crew, in addition to the boys’s Underneath-19 crew and the Sri Lanka A crew for a duration of 1 yr, beginning January 1, 2022. A Sri Lanka Cricket press remark mentioned that the previous captain “will likely be in command of the entire cricketing component of the nationwide groups” and in addition supply “strategic strengthen” for gamers and the control groups at SLC’s high-performance centre.

“That is an exhilarating alternative to paintings with the nationwide cricketers and coaches in our more than a few building squads, together with the U19 and A groups, to assist us do justice to the giant cricketing ability and possible in Sri Lanka,” Jayawardene mentioned within the remark. “I’m very hooked in to Sri Lankan cricket and consider that with a coordinated and targeted crew effort, taking a holistic manner operating throughout all age teams, we will succeed in constant good fortune one day.

“My major function will likely be supporting our crew of nationwide coaches and strengthen group of workers relating to our preparation and strategic-thinking all through the approaching yr.”

The appointment took place following consultations between the SLC’s govt committee and technical advisory committee.

Jayawardene had previous been part of the Sri Lanka males’s senior crew as a expert for the primary spherical of the T20 Global Cup, performed within the UAE and Oman in October-November this yr. On the time, he had additionally been signed on as a expert and mentor for the Underneath-19 crew, which has been making ready for the Global Cup within the Caribbean subsequent yr.

“Mahela’s contributions all through the primary spherical of the ICC Males’s T20 Global Cup become valuable for the entire performances of our crew within the concluded match,” Ashley de Silva, SLC CEO, mentioned within the remark.

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