Geethika and Yasiru join MRF Pace Foundation training program

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Geethika de Silva and Yasiru Rodrigo

Sri Lanka Cricket has selected Geethika de Silva and Yasiru Rodrigo to undergo specialised training at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai.

Geethika, a Sri Lanka U19 player, and Yasiru, who has represented both the Sri Lanka U19 team and the Development XI, were chosen following a two-day screening program conducted at the High Performance Centre in Colombo.

The screening program, held in collaboration with the MRF Pace Foundation, evaluated 45 fast bowlers from Sri Lanka’s major clubs. After careful assessment, selectors identified Geethika and Yasiru as the potential candidates who would benefit from the three-month intensive training program, fully sponsored by the MRF Pace Foundation.

This specialised program focuses on technical refinement, enhancing bowling mechanics for improved efficiency and effectiveness, developing tactical awareness, and understanding match situations and strategies used by batsmen. The training will also prepare them to handle pressure during games while undergoing a structured fitness enhancement program designed to improve their athletic performance and endurance.

The screening program was led by MRF Pace Foundation Chief Coach M. Senthilnathan, along with the fast bowling coaches from the High Performance Centre of Sri Lanka Cricket.

Fast bowling coaches Anusha Samaranayake, Ravindra Pushpakumara, Darshana Gamage, and Omesh Wijewardena were among the coaches who assisted the program. High Performance Centre Manager Ruwan Kalpage, provided guidance throughout the process. Sri Lanka National Team head coach Sanath Jayasuriya, was present to observe the program.

Since 1992, the MRF Pace Foundation has played a crucial role in developing Sri Lanka’s fast bowling talent. This latest initiative further strengthens the long-standing partnership between Sri Lanka Cricket and the MRF Pace Foundation, ensuring continuous progress and support in Sri Lanka’s pace bowling resources. Geethika and Yasiru have already joined the training program.

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