Former India all rounder Sridharan Sriram has decided to end his tenure as Australia’s spin bowling coach to focus on his role with IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore.Sriram, who played eight ODIs between 2000 and 2004, has been part of the Australian coaching set up since 2015.
He was a part of the Australian A program on an Indian tour before being appointed as soon bowling coach under the head coach Darren Lehmann in 2016.
“After being on the road for six years it’s with a heavy heart I have decided to move on from my current role as an assistant coach of the Australian men’s team,” Sriram said in a statement.
“I feel this is an opportune moment keeping in mind the team , giving them enough time to prepare for two World Cups and the World Test Championship. It has been a great experience, World Cup and ashes and I have come out incredibly richer in knowledge.”
But cricket.com.au reported that Sriram left the job to focus on his IPL job.
“The 46 year old Sriram has elected to focus on his coaching with the Royal Challengers Bangalore and spending more time with family at home in Chennai where he is based “, cricket.com.au said.During his time with the Australian team, Sriram has closely worked with the likes of Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa , Mitchell Swepson.