Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday appointed former opener Sanath Jayasuriya because the full-time Cricket Advisor for one 12 months to make sure all-round growth of the game within the nation. The appointment of Jayasuriya follows the reconstitution of the nationwide choice panel on Wednesday below new lead selector and former opener Upul Tharanga. “Beneath this function, Jayasuriya will likely be liable for guaranteeing that SLC nationwide programmes obtain an optimum degree of professionalism and that every one gamers and training employees are monitored as a way to ship excellence,” the SLC mentioned in a media launch.

“Accordingly, he’ll oversee the coaching, teaching necessities of all groups aligned with the high-performance heart.

“He may also set up nationwide specialist expertise programmes with key employees aligned to guide roles inside every ability self-discipline, amongst a number of different duties,” the discharge added.

Jayasuriya will instantly assume duties in his new function and he’ll function from the Excessive-Efficiency Middle on the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Sri Lanka are attempting to show round their cricketing fortunes after a shoddy effort within the latest ODI World Cup the place they completed ninth within the 10-team desk with simply two wins from 9 matches.

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