R Sridhar appointed Sri Lanka's fielding coach until T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket have appointed R Sridhar as the national team's fielding coach, with his tenure set to run until the completion of the ICC men's T20 World Cup in March next year.

A BCCI Level 3 qualified coach, Sridhar previously served as India's men's team fielding coach from 2014 to 2021. More recently, he served as a consultant coach with the Afghanistan team. He will now turn his attention to improving Sri Lanka's fielding standards, working closely with the squad on the upcoming tours of Pakistan and England before overseeing preparations for the T20 World Cup.

"Sri Lankan players have always stood for instinctive brilliance, resilience, and collective spirit," Sridhar was quoted as saying by an SLC release. "My role is not to impose a system, but to nurture an environment where athleticism, awareness, and pride in the field can grow naturally."

Sridhar is already familiar with the Sri Lankan setup, having conducted a 10-day specialised fielding programme at the National High Performance Centre earlier this year. "Fielding thrives when players feel connected to the ball, to each other, and to the moment," he added.

"Sri Lanka's traditional strengths – quick hands, sharp reflexes, and fearless intent, can be further enhanced by creating realistic, game-like learning environments."