Geoff Marsh, former Australian batsman has been named as New Sri Lanka coach. cricinfo.com reported. Marsh joined Sri Lanka after the a successful completion of tenure of Trevor Bayliss.
Currently Geoff Marsh is doing coaching of IPL's Pune Warriors.
Talking to ESPNcricinfo, Marsh said, "I told Pune Warriors and they were very good about it. Coaching an international team takes a lot of time and being able to fit both of them in just wouldn't have happened,". "They're very comfortable with it. I enjoyed my year at Pune Warriors. They're a fantastic family. They could see that coaching an international team is an honour, so it was all good." He added.
Marsh had been in talks with Sri Lanka Cricket when he was in the country during Australia's recent tour. His appointment ends a period of upheaval in Sri Lankan coaching following Bayliss' exit.
Remember, Sri Lanka had a very good time with former Australian first class cricketer
Trevor Bayliss. Sri Lanka lost to India in World Cup 2011 Final by 6 wickets.
Geoff Marsh at a Glance:
Marsh played 50 Tests and 119 ODIs for Australia, and was a member of the World Cup winning side in 1987. After retirement, he became a level 3 qualified coach and was at the helm of the Australian side from 1995 to 1999, when he became the first - and so far only - cricketer to win the World Cup both as player and coach. Subsequently, he took over as coach of Zimbabwe from 2000 to 2004. He was also a national selector for the Australian team.
Former Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss
Currently Geoff Marsh is doing coaching of IPL's Pune Warriors.
Talking to ESPNcricinfo, Marsh said, "I told Pune Warriors and they were very good about it. Coaching an international team takes a lot of time and being able to fit both of them in just wouldn't have happened,". "They're very comfortable with it. I enjoyed my year at Pune Warriors. They're a fantastic family. They could see that coaching an international team is an honour, so it was all good." He added.
Marsh had been in talks with Sri Lanka Cricket when he was in the country during Australia's recent tour. His appointment ends a period of upheaval in Sri Lankan coaching following Bayliss' exit.
Remember, Sri Lanka had a very good time with former Australian first class cricketer
Trevor Bayliss. Sri Lanka lost to India in World Cup 2011 Final by 6 wickets.
Geoff Marsh at a Glance:
Geoff Marsh
Marsh played 50 Tests and 119 ODIs for Australia, and was a member of the World Cup winning side in 1987. After retirement, he became a level 3 qualified coach and was at the helm of the Australian side from 1995 to 1999, when he became the first - and so far only - cricketer to win the World Cup both as player and coach. Subsequently, he took over as coach of Zimbabwe from 2000 to 2004. He was also a national selector for the Australian team.
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