Malinga, in his new short-term role as a specialist coach, will support Sri Lanka’s bowlers, providing tactical insight and technical expertise to aid in the on-field execution of strategic plans.
,Sri Lanka Cricket I would like to announce the appointment of Sri Lankan fast bowler and former ODI and T20I captain Lasith Malinga as the bowling strategy coach of the national team for the upcoming tour of Australia.
Sri Lanka Cricket is looking to announce the appointment of Sri Lankan pacer and form legend Lasith Malinga… https://t.co/zXW9Vn4bF6
— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) 1643207074000
“He was appointed by the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket in consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket. The appointment is effective from 1 to 20 February 2022,” he added.
Sri Lanka Cricket said it is confident that Malinga’s vast experience and renowned death-bowling expertise, especially in the T20 format, will go a long way in helping the team go this series.
“We have some very talented young bowlers and I am very excited about the opportunity to share my experience and knowledge to help them develop,” Malinga commented after his appointment, according to an official statement.
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Rumesh Ratnayake has also been appointed as the interim coach of the national team for the upcoming tour of Australia.
The five-match series will be played at three venues from February 11-20, Sydney Cricket GroundManuka Oval, and Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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