Neil McKenzie Joins Sanath Jayasuriya As Sri Lanka Appoints New Consultant For SA Tests
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Sri Lanka Appoints Neil McKenzie As Consultant Coach (Source: @SriLankaTweet,x.com)
In a significant development, Sri Lanka has appointed former South African batsman Neil McKenzie as the national team’s consultant coach ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. He has been appointed for a short span to enhance their performance in challenging overseas conditions, especially in a series that forms a part of the World Test Championship (WTC) Cycle for 2023–2025.
Neil McKenzie To Coach Sri Lanka In Pre-Series Camp
Neil McKenzie has ample experience and have nearly scored 5,000 international runs across formats for South Africa. He will be joining the team in South Africa from November 13 to 21. His role will involve working closely with the players during a pre-series camp designed to help them acclimate to South African pitches and conditions.
With extensive experience playing in South Africa, McKenzie is expected to provide invaluable insights into the nuances of local conditions, including handling pace and bounce. His understanding of the intricacies of South African wickets could give Sri Lanka a significant edge as they aim to secure crucial WTC points.
“McKenzie will bring in vital, in-depth insights about the South African conditions to help. Sri Lankan players adapt to the challenge,” said: Ashley De Silva, CEO, Sri Lanka Cricket.
It is important to note that, currently, Sri Lanka is placed in the third position, and the decision to appoint McKenzie comes as a strategic move from the team management.
The upcoming Test series is crucial for the team's chances of qualification for the World Test Championship final, and it would not be wrong to say that Sri Lanka is leaving no stone unturned to maximize its chances.
The SL Squad For Pre-Series Camp
Dhananjaya De Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Nishan Peiris, Milan Rathnayake, Kasun Rajitha, Lasith Embuldeniya.
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