Sri Lanka Cricket set to make changes to the coaching staff after Bangladesh ODI series
Sri Lanka Cricket is likely to make changes to the national team’s coaching staff after the conclusion of the ODI series against Bangladesh. This decision by the board comes as Sports Minister of the country demanded the resignation of all members of Sri Lanka’s coaching staff. “We’re looking at that same line, but we (the board) will see what we can do when we come back. We first need to talk with the minister,” ESPNCricinfo quoted SLC President Shammi Silva as saying. “The team has nothing to do with the coaching staff. It only becomes a problem if the players have bonded with the coaches. I don’t think it will affect the tour (series against Bangladesh),” he added. Sri Lanka’s coaching staff currently comprises of head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, batting coach Jon Lewis, and fielding coach Steve Rixon. SLC President said that there are some guys within the coaching group that have done alright and their fate will be decided after doing an evaluation of the World Cup performance. Read More