SriLanka, Feb. 22 -- The death occurred of former legendary cricket coach of St. Anthony's College, Sunil Fernando following a brief illness in Kandy yesterday. Fernando had mentored several international cricketers, who have gone on to represent the country, including the legendary former Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan. In fact, Fernando was instrumental in transforming Muralitharan from an opening bowler to a spinner at St. Anthony's College and the 800 Test wickets is part of history. The funeral of the late Sunil Fernando will take place at the Mahaiyawa Cemetery in Kandy at 5.00 p.m. today.

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