Ratnayake now Sri Lanka A team coach-BY TB RAHAMAN

Rumesh Ratnayake

Source:Sundayobserver

Rumesh Ratnayake the former Sri Lanka fast bowler, head coach and bowling coach has now been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka second sting A team.

He will take over the team in preparation for their series against Pakistan A that is scheduled to begin on October 28. Prior to this Ratnayake coached the Sri Lanka A team on two occasions.

He is currently working as a fast bowling coach at the Sri Lanka Cricket Centre of Excellence established at the Premadasa Stadium.

The Pakistan A team will arrive on October 21 and will play two four day matches and three one dayers during their tour.

The four-day matches are scheduled to be played in Pallekele and the venues for the ODIs are yet to be announced.

Match schedule:

First four day match – October 28 to 31 – at Pallekele

Second four day match – November 4 to 7 – at Pallekele

First ODI – November 10

Second ODI – November 12

Third ODI – November 15