Sri Lanka appoint former India fielding coach Sridhar till T20 World Cup
He worked as India's fielding coach from 2014 to 2021 and his Sfi Lanka stint will begin from December 11 and stretch till March 10, 2026.
New Delhi: Sri Lanka have announced an agreement till the end of the T20 World Cup with former India fielding coach R Sridhar to work.
The T20 World Cup will be held in February-March next year. Earlier this year, Sridhar conducted a 10-day specialised fielding camp at Sri lanka's National High Performance Centre.
He worked as India's fielding coach from 2014 to 2021 and his Sfi Lanka stint will begin from December 11 and stretch till March 10, 2026.
"Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce 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," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a release.
"A BCCI Level 3 qualified Coach, Sridhar was the Fielding Coach of the India National Men's Team from 2014 to 2021 covering over 300 international matches.
"He will now focus on enhancing the fielding standards of the Sri Lanka National Team and work with the players during the upcoming tours involving Pakistan and England, followed by preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup," it added.
Sridhar’s stint includes assignments against Pakistan and England before the T20 World Cup, which the island nation will co-host with India.
"My role is not to impose a system, but to nurture an environment where athleticism, awareness, and pride in the field can grow naturally. Fielding thrives when players feel connected to the ball, to each other, and to the moment," Sridhar said.
"Sri Lanka's traditional strengths -- quick hands, sharp reflexes, and fearless intent, can be further enhanced by creating realistic, game-like learning environments."