On Thursday, December 14, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the appointment of legendary all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya as ‘Cricket Consultant’ for a period of one year.
Recently, there was a lot of chaos in Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following the team’s poor performance in the ICC World Cup 2023. The entire Sri Lanka Cricket Board was sacked and Arjuna Ranatunga was appointed boss of a team of seven. member of the interim committee to govern the SLC.
The Court of Appeal later reinstated the SLC leadership headed by Shammi Silva, but again after a few days, the Sri Lankan parliament unanimously passed a resolution calling for the dismissal of the SLC, with support from both the ruling party and the opposition.
However, now things are getting back to normal in Sri Lanka Cricket. A new selection committee has been formed which will be headed by Upul Tharanga. The five-member committee also features former players Ajantha Mendis, Indika De Saram, Tharanga Paranavitana and Dilruwan Perera.
Sanath Jayasuriya will be responsible for ensuring that SLC national programs achieve an optimal level of professionalism – SLC
In an official statement issued by the board, SLC said Sanath Jayasuriya’s role would be to ensure that SLC’s national programs reach an optimal level of professionalism and that all players and coaching staff are monitored.
“Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Mr. Sanath Jayasuriya as a full-time ‘Cricket Consultant’ for a period of one year, with immediate effect,” SLC stated.
“Under this role, Jayasuriya will be responsible for ensuring that the SLC national programs achieve an optimal level of professionalism and that all players and coaching staff are monitored to deliver excellence.”
SLC further said that Sanath Jayasuriya will oversee the training and coaching requirements of all teams.
“Accordingly, you will oversee the training and coaching requirements of all teams aligned with the high performance centre, the implementation of individual skill development strategies in line with the ongoing player development plan and compliance with all compliance reports. players aligned with the athlete management system. of the SLC.”
Sri Lanka Cricket would like to announce the appointment of Mr. Sanath Jayasuriya as a full-time ‘Cricket Consultant’, for a period of one year, with immediate effect.
Under this role, Jayasuriya will be responsible for ensuring that SLC’s national programs reach an optimal level… pic.twitter.com/nFN0W9dq1L
– Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) December 14, 2023
Notably, SLC has been allowed to play in bilateral cricket and ICC events despite the suspension. However, Sri Lanka Cricket’s funding will be controlled by the International Cricket Council, so next year’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup has been moved to South Africa from Sri Lanka.