Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed two new specialist coaches to focus on next T-20 World Cup. Julian Wood has been appointed as the National Batting Coach for a period of one year, from October 1, 2025 while Dr. Rene Ferdinands has been appointed as the National Spin Bowling Coach from September 30, 2025.

Wood, the creator of the innovative "Power Hitting Programme," is renowned for integrating cricketing techniques with modern training methods and biomechanics to maximise players' hitting power. He brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Gloucestershire CCC, Hampshire CCC, Middlesex CCC, and IPL franchise Punjab Kings, among others.

Earlier this ye...