Netball Federation of Sri Lanka has decided to appoint veteran coach Thilaka Jinadasa as the new coach of the Sri Lanka Netball team.

The position recently fell vacant following Hyacinth Wijesinghe’s resignation.

Apart from Thilaka, former national player Somitha De Alwis was also nominated for the post.

Both contestants have participated in the interview chaired by C. Rathnamudalige, Yasa Ramachandra and Saman Kumara Gunawardena.