Mahela Jayawardene Appointed As Consultant To Sri Lanka For Round 1 Of T20 World Cup

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as Advisor to the Sri Lanka cricket workforce for Spherical 1 of the T20 World Cup, to be performed in Oman and the UAE, introduced the board on Friday.

Mahela Jayawardena is already within the UAE the place he’s at the moment teaching the Mumbai Indians, in IPL 2021. He’ll be a part of the Sri Lanka workforce in UAE instantly after the completion of the continuing Indian Premier League; the bio-bubble to bio-bubble switch has been allowed by the ICC.

“He’ll share his huge expertise and supply invaluable strategic help for the gamers and administration workforce throughout a 7-day interval from 16-23 October when the workforce will play Namibia, Eire, and the Netherlands as they search to qualify for the Group Phases,” the SLC state in a launch on Friday.

Mahela Jayawardene additionally takes function of Advisor and Mentor for Sri Lanka Beneath 19 workforce

The legendary batsman has additionally accepted the invitation to be a ‘Advisor and Mentor’ for Sri Lanka Beneath 19 workforce and assist them in preparation for subsequent 12 months’s ICC Beneath 19 World Cup, to be held within the West Indies. His 5-month function with the U19 aspect shall be carried out in an ‘Honorary’ capability.

‘’We’re very joyful to welcome Mahela into his new roles, as his presence with the Sri Lanka Group and the U19 Group goes to assist the gamers immensely,’’ stated Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket.

‘’From his taking part in days, Mahela was revered for the huge cricketing data he introduced into the sport, first as a participant, then as a Captain, now as a Coach for various groups,’’ De Silva additional added.

Mahela Jayawardena, who scored over 25000 worldwide runs for his nation, has been appointed to the twin roles by Sri Lanka Cricket’s Government Committee after suggestions made by the Technical Advisory Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket.

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