According to a report by sports journalist Rex Clementine, the former coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team is due to rejoin Sri Lanka Cricket. Only this time, as the Director of Cricket.
The position is a new one, proposed by the Cricket Committee headed by Aravinda De Silva. All matter pertaining to coaching, domestic tournaments, development squads, age groups and minimum fitness standards of contracted players will fall within the purview of the Director of Cricket.
It has also been reported that the final decision pertaining to the position remains with the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket.