Sri Lanka Cricket makes a strategic move to revive national team performance by appointing two experienced international coaches to strengthen bowling, spin, and fielding across all formats.
Sri Lanka Cricket has officially appointed two new coaches as part of a broader strategy to enhance the performance of all national teams, including the senior men’s side. In a move aimed at strengthening key areas such as bowling, spin, and fielding, Ryan van Niekerk has been named the national bowling coach, while Jordan Gregory takes over as the spin and fielding coach.
Ryan van Niekerk brings with him a wealth of international coaching experience, having previously served as the bowling coach and interim head coach of the Netherlands national team from 2023 to 2026. Under his new role with Sri Lanka Cricket, he will take primary responsibility for developing the fast bowling unit across all national teams, including the Sri Lankan men’s team. His experience in preparing teams for major global tournaments such as the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 and the ICC T20 World Cups in 2024 and 2026 is expected to add significant value to Sri Lanka’s high performance structure. His appointment will be in effect for a two-year period starting from 15 April 2026.
Meanwhile, Jordan Gregory has been appointed as the national spin and fielding coach, further strengthening Sri Lanka’s coaching setup. Gregory previously worked as a fielding consultant with the Netherlands Cricket Board and will now oversee the development of fielding standards and spin bowling across all national squads under the Sri Lanka High Performance Centre. His involvement with international competitions, including the ICC T20 World Cup 2023 and various bilateral series, has equipped him with the expertise required to elevate Sri Lanka’s fielding and spin departments. His appointment is also set for a two-year term beginning on 15 April 2026.
