Former India fielding coach R Sridhar to train Sri Lankan cricketers in a 10-day camp
Former India fielding coach R Sridhar will conduct a comprehensive 10-day programme for Sri Lankan cricketers at various levels from Wednesday, the country’s cricket board announced.
Sridhar, a BCCI Level 3 coach, will be involved with the Lankan men’s and women’s national squads, emerging squads, premier club players, the U-19 team, and the Women’s ‘A’ team.
“The specialised programme is to elevate the fielding standards of Sri Lankan cricketers. Sridhar brings in a wealth of experience, having served as India’s fielding coach across more than 300 international matches from 2014 to 2021,” the Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement on Tuesday.
Sridhar will conduct fielding drills, skill-specific training, and simulated match scenarios, to replicate game conditions.
