Sri Lanka Cricket to hire Jonty Rhodes for advanced training

Colombo, Jan. 18 (SLC) - Sri Lanka Cricket decided to obtain the services of some of the best-known talents in international cricket to provide advanced training for local coaches, trainers, and physiotherapists to enhance their skills and competencies by conducting periodic training programs in selected areas.

The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, headed by President Shammi Silva, met on January 16 and took several decisions for the advancement of the game in the country.

Accordingly, the Executive Committee decided to obtain the services of former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes, who is a specialist fielding coach-former India National Team fast bowling coach Bharat Arun-and former Sri Lanka National Team physiotherapist Alex Kountouri.