Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Julian Wood as the national team’s batting coach and Rene Ferdinands as the spin bowling coach, according to a release on Saturday, following the team’s failure at the Asia Cup.
“Julian Wood has been appointed as the national batting coach for a period of one year, effective 1st October 2025,” the SLC said in a statement.
He brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Gloucestershire CCC, IPL franchise Punjab Kings, among others.
Earlier this year, Wood conducted a special one-week training program with Sri Lanka’s national squads, assisting them in preparation for international assignments, including the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
Ferdinands, whose appointment took effect from September 30 for a two-year tenure, will lead the spin bowling training, match preparation, performance analysis, and player development.
He has previously worked at India’s National Cricket Academy (NCA), delivering biomechanics-based coaching programs for elite players and coaches.
A specialist in both wrist and finger spin, Rene has also served as a biomechanics consultant for New Zealand Cricket (NZC), carrying out performance evaluations and injury-risk assessments for leading bowlers.
Published on Oct 04, 2025