R. Sridhar's New Role: Boosting Sri Lanka's Fielding Prowess

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former India fielding coach R. Sridhar to enhance the fielding standards of the national team ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Sridhar, who served as India's fielding coach from 2014 to 2021, will focus on fostering athleticism and refining fielding skills.

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the appointment of R. Sridhar as the new Fielding Coach for their national team until the conclusion of the T20 World Cup scheduled for early next year.

Sridhar, a former fielding coach for India, served from 2014 to 2021, overseeing over 300 international matches and recently conducted a specialized camp in Sri Lanka.

Sridhar's new tenure, effective December 11, includes pivotal assignments against Pakistan and England, focusing on elevating fielding standards through game-like learning environments.

(With inputs from agencies.)