Ratnayake now Sri Lanka A team coach-BY TB RAHAMAN

Rumesh Ratnayake

Rumesh Ratnayake

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