Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that R. Sridhar has been appointed as the Fielding Coach of the Sri Lanka National Team, effective until the completion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

A BCCI Level 3 qualified coach, Sridhar served as the Fielding Coach for the India National Men's Team from 2014 to 2021, covering over 300 international matches. He will now focus on improving the fielding standards of the Sri Lanka team and work with players during upcoming tours to Pakistan and England, followed by preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Speaking on his appointment, Sridhar said, "Sri Lankan players have always stood for instinctive brilliance, resilience, and collective spirit. My role is not to impose a system...