http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Geoffrey-Robert-Marsh-c58893 named Sri Lankan Coach – Cricket News Update
Former Australian batsman, Geoff http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World Cup 2011.
The former player was in the stands, watching his son http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SE-Marsh-c2470 making an impressive century on his Test debut against his new employees in a series, which his native country won 1-0. The talks between Marsh and Sri Lankan board had being ongoing for a
considerable amount of time; however, it has now been confirmed that both parties have agreed upon a two–year deal.
With the Lankan’s in a bit of a slump, it is best for the board to appoint someone of Geoff’s caliber, who led the Kangaroos to the 1999 World Cup triumph. Since the retirement of their veteran ace, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/M-Muralitharan-c1864, the team is yet to register a Test
win in 10 attempts, which includes defeats against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 and England.
With the 52-year-old taking the International team duty, it remains to be seen whether he is able to fulfill his obligations with Pune http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warriors-c861, the Indian Premier League franchise.
"I told Pune Warriors and they were very good about it. Coaching an international team takes a lot of time and being able to fit both of them in just wouldn't have happened,” he said.
The team is under a considerable re-building process after the World Cup 2011 campaign, where they were beaten by co-hosts http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rumesh-Joseph-Ratnayake-c87108 on an interim basis for the
England and Australia series respectively.
With left-hander http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TM-Dilshan-c2691 was appointed as the skipper, but he so far has failed to fill the void ably, both as a leader and a prolific scorer, with his form showing considerable
dip.
Dilshan, after their loss to the Kangaroos, admitted that these are changing times for Lankan cricket due to retirements of key personnel, and hopefully the team will step up in the coming series.
For the new coach, his first assignment will be a tour to the Middle-East, where they take on a rejuvenated Men In Green contingent.
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