Colombo, Dec. 17 -- Former India cricketer and fielding coach R Sridhar has been named the fielding coach for the Sri Lanka men's team until the end of the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Sridhar has previously served as the senior India men's team fielding coach from 2014 to 2021. A Level 3 certified BCCI coach, Sridhar also led a 10-day fielding program for Sri Lanka's top teams in Colombo in May last year.

Upon his appointment, Sridhar stated that his role is to foster an environment that enhances Sri Lanka players' natural athleticism, awareness and pride, building on their traditional strengths of quick hands, sharp reflexes, and fearless play.

"Sri Lankan players have always stood fo...