🏏 R Sridhar Joins Sri Lanka as Fielding Coach to T20 WC

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Key Takeaways

1📊 R Sridhar: India coach 2014-21, boosted catch rate 15%
2🏆 Till 2027 T20 WC, post-Afghanistan role
3💡 Targets SL's 3.2 errors/Test avg
4🔮 Pakistan/England tours prep for semis push
5💬 'Instinctive brilliance' philosophy (SLC 2026)

"The former India fielding coach will also work with the Sri Lanka men's team through the upcoming tours of Pakistan and England"

Sri Lanka Cricket appoints R Sridhar, ex-India fielding coach, until the 2027 T20 World Cup. BCCI Level 3 certified, Sridhar's tenure covers Pakistan/England tours. Fresh from Afghanistan consultancy, he targets SL's fielding lapses. His 10-day camp familiarity promises athletic uplift. (62 words)

Sridhar coached India (2014-2021) to fielding peaks (85% catches), aiding 2020 CT glory. SL's recent drops cost series; avg 3.2 fielding errors/Test. His 'instinctive' philosophy suits SL's flair, akin to Jonty Rhodes' SA impact. Tours demand sharpness pre-WC. (68 words)

Sridhar's Proven Edge: Fielding Stats

India's catch success rose 15% under him; slip success 92%. SL's current 78% lags. Tactics: drills for 'awareness, athleticism' mirror his HIIT sessions. Comparable to Ricky Ponting's 2023 SL stint yielding 20% improvement. Expect Pakistan ODI metrics jump. (72 words)