Allan Donald joins Australia's coaching staff for Sri Lanka tour

28 April 2016 02:53

Former South Africa bowler Allan Donald will join Australia's coaching staff for their forthcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

Donald, who took 330 Test wickets, recently ended a four-year stint as the Proteas' bowling coach and will take on a similar position in Darren Lehmann's backroom team for the trip to Asia, which comprises of three Tests, five one-day internationals and two Twenty20 internationals.

Donald previously worked with England and Warwickshire prior to his appointment with the South African team and is currently coaching the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.

Lehmann said: "He brings a wealth of experience with him and our guys will benefit greatly from having him around.

"His Test record speaks for itself and he was without a doubt one of the most formidable bowlers of his generation.

"He has also had considerable success in sub-continent conditions and will bring a fresh perspective, and challenge some of our thinking."

Donald is joined in the coaching ranks by former Australia batsman Stuart Law, who will act as batting coach for the Test series while Greg Blewett takes paternity leave.

Law has previously worked in that role while also coaching the Sri Lankans.

Lehmann added: "It's great to have Stu back in the Australian team for this period.

"He has been doing some great work at the National Cricket Centre with our age-grade teams and Australia A, and his knowledge of batting in Sri Lanka is a huge advantage for us on this tour."

Former Indian bowler Sridharan Sriram has been appointed as fielding consultant for the Test series, which begins in July.

Source: PA