Colombo, Oct 4 (PTI) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Saturday appointed Julian Wood as the national team's batting coach and Rene Ferdinands as the spin bowling coach, strengthening their support staff after the failure to make the Super 4s of Asia Cup.

"Julian Wood has been appointed as the national batting coach for a period of one year, effective 1st October 2025," the SLC said in a statement.

The Englishman is the creator of the innovative 'Power Hitting Program', which blends cricketing techniques with biomechanics to enhance players' hitting capabilities.

He brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Gloucestershire CCC, Hampshire CCC, Middlesex CCC, and IPL franchise Punjab Kings, among others.

Earlier this year, Wood condu

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