Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene will be part of the staff as a guide for the primary spherical of the lads`s T20 World Cup within the UAE and Oman stated the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Jayawardene will be part of the Sri Lankan staff instantly after the conclusion of IPL 2021, the place he’s at present the top coach of defending champions Mumbai Indians.
Aside from being the guide within the males`s T20 World Cup, Jayawardene may even act in an honorary place as a guide and a mentor for the U-19 staff within the build-up to the U-19 World Cup in West Indies subsequent yr. His tenure with the Sri Lanka males`s senior aspect will final for a interval of seven days between October 16-23 whereas his position with the U-19 staff might be for 5 months.
“We’re very completely happy to welcome Mahela into his new roles, as his presence with the Sri Lanka Staff and the U19 Staff goes to assist the gamers immensely. From his enjoying days, Mahela was revered for the huge cricketing data he introduced into the sport, first as a participant, then as a Captain, now as a Coach for various groups,” stated Ashley De Silva, CEO of SLC.
Sri Lanka, the 2014 champions, are in Group A of Spherical 1 of the event alongside Namibia, Eire, and the Netherlands. High two groups from each teams of Spherical 1 will qualify for the Tremendous 12 stage ranging from October 23.
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