Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Sri Lanka Appoints R. Sridhar as Fielding Coach
Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed R. Sridhar, who was India's fielding coach from 2014 to 2021, as their new fielding coach.
He will work with the Sri Lankan team until the end of the T20 World Cup in 2026.
Sridhar's role is to improve the team's fielding skills and prepare them for upcoming matches against Pakistan and England, as well as the T20 World Cup, which Sri Lanka is co-hosting with India.
He believes in creating an environment where players can naturally improve their fielding abilities.
Sridhar has previously conducted a specialized fielding camp in Sri Lanka and is known for his experience in over 300 international matches.
He aims to nurture an environment where athleticism, awareness, and pride in the field can grow naturally.
R. Sridhar appointed as fielding coach for Sri Lanka National Team until the end of the T20 World Cup in 2026.
Sridhar previously served as India's fielding coach from 2014 to 2021, with experience in over 300 international matches.
His role includes enhancing fielding standards and preparing the team for tours against Pakistan and England.
Sridhar's appointment is effective from December 11, 2023 to March 10, 2026.
He aims to create a natural environment for players to improve their fielding skills, focusing on athleticism, awareness, and pride in the field.
- Who
- R. Sridhar, former India fielding coach
- What
- Appointed as fielding coach for Sri Lanka National Team
- When
- Appointment effective from December 11, 2023 to March 10, 2026
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Why
- To enhance fielding standards and prepare for upcoming tours and T20 World Cup
Sridhar's Approach
Traditional Methods
Coaching Philosophy
Sridhar's Approach
Sridhar aims to create a natural environment for players to improve their fielding skills, focusing on athleticism, awareness, and pride in the field.
Traditional Methods
Traditional methods might involve more structured and rigid training regimes.
- Coach Name
- R. Sridhar
- Role
- Fielding Coach
- Team
- Sri Lanka National Team
- Appointment Duration
- December 11, 2023 to March 10, 2026
- Previous Experience
- India's Fielding Coach (2014-2021)
- Upcoming Tours
- Pakistan, England, and T20 World Cup
- T20 World Cup Dates
- February-March 2026
- Coaching Certification
- BCCI Level 3
- Specialized Fielding Camp
- Conducted in May 2023 at Sri Lanka Cricket’s National High Performance Centre
- Recent Coaching Role
- Assistant Coach for Afghanistan (2023)
