Michael new trainer of Sri Lanka Cricket team

06 May, 2015

Michael Main will join Sri Lanka Cricket as Trainer of the National Team from the 1st of June 2015, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today.

Michael was the Head of Strength and Conditioning at the Hampshire county cricket team under the England Cricket Board (ECB) before joining SLC.

Michael holds a Masters Degree in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Teeside, England, while completing his bachelor’s degree from the University of Worcester in Sports Studies and Physical Education.

He had also worked with the ECB in their young fast bowlers training programme.

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