Sri Lanka Cricket appoints former skipper Sanath Jayasuriya as full-time ‘Consultant. ‘ This one-year commitment, which takes effect immediately. Aims to instill a new level of professionalism into national programs while also ensuring top-tier performance from players and coaching staff.
The board of SLC has announced the immediate appointment of former skipper and legend Sanath Jayasuriya as full-time ‘Cricket Consultant.’ Notably, the most recent move aims to instill a new level of professionalism into national programs. While also ensuring top-tier performance from players and coaching staff.
Jayasuriya will play a critical role in raising the standards of SLC’s national programs in his new role
His responsibilities include supervising all aspects of training and coaching for all teams associated with the high-performance center. The emphasis will be on implementing customized skill development strategies that are consistent with the ongoing player development plan.
“The Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Harin Fernando. Appointed the new committee, which takes effect immediately. ” said a statement from Sri Lanka Cricket, as quoted by India Today. “The appointment of Mr. Sanath Jayasuriya as the full-time ‘Cricket Consultant’ for a period of one year, with immediate effect. ” Said Sri Lanka Cricket in an official statement.
Notably, Jayasuriya’s responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all player reporting procedures associated with SLC’s athlete management system. The former captain will be crucial in establishing national specialist skills programs and collaborating with key personnel in a variety of skill disciplines. His contribution will also be critical in shaping the future of Sri Lankan cricket. In addition, An emphasis on excellence and continuous improvement.
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Sanath Jayasuriya will lead the High-Performance Center at the RPICS, bringing his wealth of experience to bear on the challenges confronting the national teams. This strategic also move follows the recent formation of a new two-year-term ‘Cricket Selection Committee’ tasked with selecting national teams.
Former One-Day captain Upul Tharanga will lead the committee. Which moreover include Ajantha Mendis, Indika De Saram, Tharanga Paranavitana, and Dilruwan Perera. The committee’s immediate task is to select the national team for the upcoming Zimbabwe Tour of Sri Lanka in 2024. Which watershed moment following the team’s struggles in the 2023 World Cup.
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