Sri Lanka appoint Nick Pothas as interim coach

The 43-year-old has 218 first-class games under his belt with 11,000 runs and has effected 659 dismissals. (Photo: AFP)

Ford decided to quit in mutual consent following Sri Lanka’s early exit in the ICC Champions Trophy. (Photo: ICC)

Pothas has been serving as the fielding coach for Sri Lanka since 2016. (Photo: AFP)

Former South Africa wicket-keeper Nick Pothas has been appointed as the interim head coach of Sri Lanka after Graham Ford’s exit. (Photo: AFP)

He will take charge of the Asian side against Zimbabwe in 5-match ODI series followed by 1 Test which begins on June 30. (Photo: AFP)

Pothas represented South Africa in 3 ODI but did not find a regular place. (Photo: AFP)

Former stumper will oversee Sri Lanka team until the end of India’s tour. He is also expected to be named as the permanent head coach (Photo: AFP)