Former Sri Lankan off-spinner Dilruwan Perera who worked as a member of the National Cricket Selection Committee, has resigned from his position to focus on a career in coaching.
Perera was part of the five-member National Cricket Selection Committee headed by Upul Tharanga. Following his resignation, Perera has been appointed as the spin bowling coach of Sri Lanka U19 Team.
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The 42-year old Perera represented Sri Lanka in 43 Tests, 13 ODIs and 3 T20Is and managed to claim 177 wickets across formats.
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The national selection committee will now consist of only four members: Upul Tharanga, Ajantha Mendis, Indika de Saram and Tharanga Paranavithana.