India’s R. Sridhar has been appointed Sri Lanka’s fielding coach until the end of the 2026 International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket(SLC) announced. 

He will work with the team during upcoming tours to Pakistan and England and in the lead-up to the tournament. 

Sridhar said his focus would be on developing athleticism, awareness and pride in fielding rather than imposing rigid systems. 

His tenure runs from 11 December 2025 to 10 March 2026.