Neil McKenzie, the former South African batter, has joined Sri Lanka as a consultant coach ahead of their two-match Test series against the Proteas, starting November 25 ¹. This strategic move aims to give Sri Lanka an edge, leveraging McKenzie’s in-depth knowledge of South African conditions. With 58 Test matches under his belt, McKenzie brings valuable experience to the table, having racked up over 3253 runs for South Africa ¹.
As a consultant, McKenzie will be part of the Sri Lankan camp from November 13 to 21, providing crucial insights to help the team adapt to the challenging South African conditions ¹. His expertise will be invaluable, especially considering Sri Lanka’s bid to secure a spot in next year’s World Test Championship Final.
McKenzie’s Coaching Background
- Batting consultant for South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies last year ¹
- Batting coach for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League earlier this year ¹
The two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and South Africa will commence on November 27 at Kingsmead, followed by the second Test at St. George’s Oval in Port Elizabeth ¹. With McKenzie on board, Sri Lanka is poised to make a strong impact in this crucial series.
