Sri Lanka's 'father figure' coach Lionel Mendis dies
Lionel Mendis, 80, popularly known as the father figure of cricket coaching in Sri Lanka, died on Friday after a long illness
Lionel Mendis sir, will be a great loss for cricket in Sri Lanka. One of the best coaches Sri Lanka ever had! pic.twitter.com/JUWCYGovTb
— Arjuna Ranatunga (@ArjunaRanatunga) October 9, 2015
Sad to hear my first coach Mr. Lionel Mendis passed away last night. He was the best teacher I had. May you attain Nirvana sir..
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) October 9, 2015