Mahela Jayawardene named consultant for Lankan teams

COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as a 'consultant' of the Sri Lanka national team for the first round of the T20 World Cup.

Jayawardene, who is currently the head coach of the Mumbai Indians, will join the Sri Lanka team in the UAE immediately after the completion of the ongoing tournament. He will share his vast experience and provide invaluable strategic support to the players and management team during a seven-day period from October 16-23, when the team plays Namibia, Ireland, and the Netherlands in the Qualifying stage. Agencies

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