Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of R. Sridhar as the fielding coach of the Sri Lanka national team until the completion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. His appointment will be effective from December 11 until March 10.
Ramakrishnan Sridhar, a BCCI Level 3 qualified coach, previously served as the fielding coach of the India men’s national team from 2014 to 2021, covering more than 300 international matches.
Sridhar will focus on enhancing the fielding standards of the Sri Lanka national team and will work closely with the players during upcoming tours involving Pakistan and England, followed by preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Speaking on his appointment, Sridhar said:
“Sri Lankan players have always stood for instinctive brilliance, resilience and collective spirit. My role is not to impose a system, but to nurture an environment where athleticism, awareness and pride in the field can grow naturally.”
Sridhar is no stranger to the Sri Lankan cricket setup, having conducted a 10-day specialised fielding programme at the National High Performance Centre earlier this year.
“Fielding thrives when players feel connected to the ball, to each other and to the moment. Sri Lanka’s traditional strengths—quick hands, sharp reflexes and fearless intent—can be further enhanced by creating realistic, game-like learning environments,” Sridhar added. (D.R)
