SLC takes measures to elevate fielding standards

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that former India National Team Fielding Coach R. Sridhar will conduct a comprehensive 10-day fielding program to elevate the fielding standards of Sri Lankan Cricketers.

The specialized program will commence on May 7 and will involve men’s and women’s national squads, Emerging squads, Premier Club players, and the National U19 team, and Women’s ‘A’ team as well. Sridhar, a BCCI Level 3 qualified coach, brings a wealth of experience, having served as India’s fielding coach across more than 300 international matches from 2014 to 2021.

The Former India fielding coach will begin the program with the Sri Lanka National Men’s team and subsequently train other squads, where he will conduct fielding drills, skill-specific training, and simulated match scenarios, to replicate game conditions. He will work closely with the National, High Performance, and Club Coaches during his 10- day stint at Sri Lanka Cricket.