The Colombo Strikers announced their coaching staff for the upcoming season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), slated to be held in July-August 2023. Australian coach Simon Helmot will be the Head Coach of the Colombo Strikers. Jerome Jayaratne and Chaminda Vaas will work with the team as assistant Coach and Bowling Coach respectively.
Helmot, who has worked as a coach in several franchise leagues around the world, expressed his excitement about joining the Colombo Strikers, according to a release. “I am really excited to work with the Colombo Strikers as the Head Coach. I will be coaching a team in the Lanka Premier League for the first time and I cannot wait to start this thrilling journey. The team already has some power-packed players and we are looking forward to building a strong team in the upcoming LPL Auction,” said Helmot.
One of the greatest fast bowlers – Chaminda Vaas, who has taken over 750 wickets in international cricket, is thrilled to work with the Colombo franchise, “With my hometown being a suburb of Colombo, the city has always been close to my heart.