US EditionSri Lanka Appoints R. Sridhar as Fielding Coach for T20 World Cup 2026
R Sridhar joins Sri Lanka to enhance fielding skills using game-like training, leveraging his experience from over 300 international matches, through the T20 World Cup.
- On Wednesday, Sri Lanka Cricket announced R. Sridhar as men's fielding coach for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, and Sridhar said he is delighted to join the team.
- To boost the team's fielding, SLC and Sridhar said they aim to enhance Sri Lankan players' quick hands, sharp reflexes and fearless intent through realistic, game-like environments.
- A veteran coach, R. Sridhar served as India's fielding coach from 2014 to 2021 and covered over 300 matches at the international level.
- Effective from December 11, Sridhar will join Sri Lanka's coaching staff for the England and Pakistan series and be present for the World Cup opener against Ireland at R Premadasa Stadium.
- Drawn in Group B, Sri Lanka face Australia, Ireland, Oman and Zimbabwe as R. Sridhar plans to instill athleticism and awareness, saying fielding thrives on player connection.
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Former Indian cricketer R Sridhar named Sri Lankas fielding coach - The Tribune
Former India cricketer and fielding coach R Sridhar has been named the fielding coach for the Sri Lanka men's team until the end of the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Former India fielding coach joins Sri Lanka ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
Former India fielding coach R. Sridhar has been appointed Sri Lanka’s fielding coach until March 2026 to sharpen their on-field standards ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Cricket rope in former India fielding coach for T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of R Sridhar as the fielding coach for the men's national team for the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. He will be part of Sri Lanka's coaching staff for the England and Pakistan series as well. Sridhar has extensive coaching experience, having spent as many as seven years with the Indian men's team from 2014 to 2021 and cove…
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The Economic TimesSri Lanka appoint R Sridhar as fielding coach until end of T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former India fielding coach R Sridhar as their new fielding coach until the T20 World Cup in March 2026. Sridhar, who previously held a similar role with India for seven years, will focus on enhancing the team's fielding standards.
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