(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Rumesh Ratnayake has been appointed as the interim coach of the national cricket team for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour of Australia.
He was appointed by the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket in consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket.
Ratnayake will not travel to Australia with the team but will join them before the 1st T20I game, as he is currently in self-isolation having tested positive for Covid 19.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Cricket’s selection committee has selected a squad to take part in the tour of Australia.