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Lanka Cricket appoints Anura Tennakoon as new national team manager
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Colombo News Desk CND on 21 February, 2010 10:44:00
 
Tennakoon, the 'A' team manager was appointed to replace former Sri Lankan
wicket keeper batsman Brendon Kuruppu whose contract with Sri Lanka Cricket
(SLC) expired this month, SLC said.
Tennakoon, 63, was a pre-Test era batsman and the CEO of the former Board of
Control (BCCSL) form 2000 to 2003. He is also a member of the current, national
selection committee.
SLC said it will be banking on his experience and temperament to guide the
national team Cricketers towards success.
Meanwhile, SLC has approached the out going national team Manager Brendon
Kuruppu to fill the national selector's position held by Tennakoon prior to his
appointment.