England in talks with Jayawardene about batting job
Wednesday 5 August 2015 00:09, UK
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are in talks with Mahela Jayawardene about becoming a batting consultant for the autumn trip to play Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
The ECB confirmed negotiations have begun with the former Sri Lanka captain.
Alastair Cook’s side will play three Tests, four one-dayers and three T20Is against Pakistan in a tour which begins in October.
An ECB spokesman said: "We have had some initial conversations with Mahela Jayawardene around a possible short-term consultancy role at the start of the UAE tour - given his familiarity with conditions.
"Nothing has been agreed at this stage."
Mark Ramprakash is England's batting coach and Jayawardene's appointment is thought to be to a part-time role for the tour.
England were thrashed by Pakistan 3-0 on their last tour of the UAE in 2012.
