Former wicketkeeper-batsman Hemantha Devapriya has been appointed head coach of the Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket team.
His first-class appearances were for Sri Lanka Under-25s (1980/81), Sri Lankans (1981 in England), Arosa Sri Lanka (1982/83), Colts Cricket Club (1988/89 to 1995/96) and Southern Province (1992). The rebel tour to South Africa from October–December 1982 put an end to any aspirations of official international recognition.
He made his debut against Australia in 1980 with an explosive 80 in Galle and went on to score several top-notch half centuries against England during the 1981 English tour, going on to score 1761 First Class runs in a short career of 70 matches.
Devapriya holds level III Qualifications from the ECB, and is a Level II Certified Coach in Sri Lanka, who’s coaching career spans over 15 years, during which time he has been the Head Coach of the Colombo Cricket Club, the NCC, The Fingara Cricket Academy and most recently the Bloomfield C & AC.
.He will be replacing former Sri Lanka Wicketkeeper-batsman Lanka De Silva, who was at the helm for just over a year.
