Kathmandu. Biratnagar Kings has continued Dhammika Prasad as coach for the third edition of Nepal Premier League (NPL). With this, Prasad will handle the coaching and strategic leadership of Biratnagar Kings in the upcoming season. Former Sri Lankan international cricketer Dhammika Prasad played Test, ODI, and T–20 international cricket for the Sri Lankan national team in his playing career. Right-arm fast bowler Prasad played 25 Tests, 24 ODIs, and 14 T–20 internationals for Sri Lanka.
As a coach, Dhammika Prasad has worked with various international teams. He has worked as an assistant and bowling coach for the USA national cricket team, and has also held the responsibility of former bowling coach for the Nepal and Oman national cricket teams.
In franchise cricket, Prasad has worked as a bowling coach for Colombo Kings, training director for Kandy Bolts, and assistant coach for Kandy Royals in the Lanka Premier League.
He has also served as coach for Florida Lions in Cayman Islands Match 60 and Gujarat Diamonds in Big Cricket League.
Biratnagar Kings has given continuity to him, considering Prasad's international experience, especially his expertise in bowling training, player development, and team management, as important for the third edition of NPL.
Dhammika Prasad has expressed happiness on getting the responsibility again with Biratnagar Kings. He said he is excited to work with Biratnagar Kings again.
“I am very happy and excited to be associated with Biratnagar Kings again this season. Last season, when we had to exit from the playoffs, that moment was very painful and disappointing. We had worked very hard, but we could not achieve the expected results. The pain of that is still with us. This experience has made us stronger and more committed this time. This time we will give our 100 percent and fight for the trophy until the last ball,” Prasad said.
As part of the preparation for the third edition, Biratnagar Kings is currently training at Purvanchal Cricket Academy in Uttar Pradesh, India. The team is playing practice matches in floodlights with Indian players who have played in the Ranji Trophy. Prasad said that the training happening in India is progressing well.
“Our training is going well in India. The players are getting good training. Playing practice matches with experienced players who have played in the Ranji Trophy is strengthening our preparation. We aim to prepare excellently for the NPL,” Prasad said.
Biratnagar Kings aims to perform strongly and compete for the title in the third edition of NPL under the leadership of Dhammika Prasad.
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