Former Sri Lankan batsman Avishka Gunawardene has been appointed as the Batting Coach of the Afghanistan national Cricket team.
Gunawardene, who has represented Sri Lanka in 6 Tests and 61 ODIs, has had several coaching stints with domestic teams and the national team.
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An independent anti-corruption tribunal of ICC cleared Gunawardene of two charges against him under the Emirates Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Code, allowing him to resume participation in cricket last May.
44-year old Gunawardene has worked as the Head Coach of Sri Lanka A team, batting coach of the national team and the Sri Lanka Under 19 team, as well as several interim stints with clubs and provincial teams in Sri Lanka.
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Afghanistan’s next international assignment is scheduled against Pakistan, where they will play 3 ODIs in Sri Lanka. Gunawardene’s knowledge on local conditions will give Afghanistan a slight advantage when they take on Pakistan next month.
