Cricket consultant

Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of legendary batter and former skipper Sanath Jayasuriya as the full- time Cricket Consultant for a period of one year.

The 54-year-old will immediately assume duties in his new role and will operate at the High Performance Center at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.

Jayasuriya, who played a major role in helping Sri Lanka to their sole ICC Men's Cricket World Cup title on home soil in 1996, will be responsible for monitoring the players and coaching staff within the cricket program of the island nation.