Sri Lanka name experienced Arthur as head coach


  • Cricket
  • Thursday, 05 Dec 2019

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - Pakistan Press Conference - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - June 15, 2019 Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur during a press conference Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

COLOMBO (Reuters) - South African Mickey Arthur has been appointed as Sri Lanka's head coach on a two-year contract, the country's cricket board (SLC) said on Thursday.

The 51-year-old former first class cricketer has enjoyed a more illustrious career as a head coach with the national teams of South Africa, Australia and Pakistan.

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