Craig Howard joins Sri Lanka cricket as Spin Bowling coach

Craig Howard has been appointed as the National Spin Bowling Coach for the national Mens Sri Lanka Cricket, SLC announced in a release.

Accordingly Craig will replace Piyal Wijetunga who served spin bowling coach in the country for years.

Previously, he (Craig Howard) served as the spin bowling coach for the New Zealand White Ferns team and the Victorian Men’s First Class team. With his extensive experience and qualifications as a Level 3 Cricket Coach from Cricket Australia, Craig has also worked as a Consultant Coach for Cricket Australia for 12 years. During his tenure, he contributed to CA’s spin weeks, served as the head of spin bowling for pathways, and worked with national teams.

Additionally, he has served as an assistant coach for various Australian teams, including Australia ‘A’, Cricket Australia XI, and Under-19 teams.

Craig has also worked as the spin bowling coach for the South Australian Redbacks and Adelaide Strikers from 2011 to 2015.

His two-year contract as the National Spin Bowling Coach of Sri Lanka commenced on February 1, 2024.