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April 17, 2022
Naveed Nawaz appoint Assistant Coach of the National Team

Sri Lanka Cricket

Media Release

17th April 2022

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Naveed Nawaz, former Sri Lanka Test and ODI player, as the Assistant Coach of the National Team for a two year term, effective from 1st April 2022.

Nawaz, before taking over the new role, was functioning as the Head Coach of the Bangladesh under 19 Team, where he led the team to an ICC under 19 Cricket World Cup win in 2020.

His first competitive assignment with the national team will be the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh, which will also be the first such assignment of the newly appointed Head Coach of the National Team Chris Silverwood.

In the meantime, the following coaches were appointed to work with the national team during the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh.

  • Chaminda Vaas – Fast Bowling Coach
  • Piyal Wijetunge – Spin Bowling Coach
  • Manoj Abeywickrama – Fielding and Support Coach 

Mahinda Halangoda will be the Team Manager for the tour.

Sri Lanka will play a 02 match test series during the tour of Bangladesh, under the ICC World Test Championship.

  • Ends – 

Media Contact: Prasanna Rodrigo – Media Manager – TP: = 94 77 3540102 Email: Prasanna.rodrigo@srilankacricket.

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