Sri Lanka appoint Mahela Jayawardene as advisor coach, to work with crew for a 12 months from January 2022

Sri Lanka Cricket on Monday introduced the appointment of former captain and batting nice Mahela Jayawardene as “consultant coach” for a interval of 1 12 months, efficient from January 2022. Jayawardene served as a advisor for the senior nationwide crew throughout Round 1 of their marketing campaign on the T20 World Cup within the UAE earlier this 12 months.

Mahela Jayawardene, who is taken into account among the best tacticians going round, particularly within the shortest format of the sport after his exploits with the Mumbai Indians. Jayawardene, who took over from Ricky Ponting in 2016, has overseen three title-winning campaigns (2017, 2019 and 2020) with probably the most profitable IPL franchise.Explaining Jayawardene’s position as a advisor coach, Sri Lanka Cricket stated: “Jayawardena, in his new role, which is effective for a period of one year, will be in charge of the overall cricketing element of the national teams and will provide invaluable strategic support for the players and management teams at the High-Performance Center.”Jayawardene can even proceed the position of mentor and advisor for the U-19 crew. He was appointed on an honorary position for the junior aspect earlier this 12 months.’We are extraordinarily completely satisfied that Mahela is becoming a member of the National Team for an prolonged position, particularly given the context that Sri Lanka has a heavy worldwide calendar through the 12 months 2022,” stated Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket.”Mahela’s contributions during the first round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup became invaluable for the overall performances of our team in the concluded event,’ De Silva, further added.WILL SUPPORT NATIONAL COACHES AND PLAYERS: JAYAWARDENE”This is an thrilling alternative to work with the nationwide cricketers and coaches in our numerous growth squads, together with the U19 and A Team groups, to assist us do justice to the large cricketing expertise and potential in Sri Lanka,” said Mahela Jayawardene.”I’m very captivated with Sri Lankan cricket and consider that with a coordinated and centered crew effort, taking a holistic strategy working throughout all age teams, we are able to obtain constant success sooner or later,” he added.”My essential position might be supporting our crew of nationwide coaches and assist employees when it comes to our preparation and strategic pondering through the coming 12 months”Only just lately, Mickey Arthur left his position as the top coach of Sri Lanka to affix county aspect, Derbyshire as its Director of Cricket. Arthur was in cost when Sri Lanka defeated West Indies 2-0 at residence final month.