Sri Lanka turns to former Proteas opener as advisor for South Africa Tests

Mckenzie, who played 58 Test matches between 2000 and 2009, scored more than 3253 runs for South Africa. He also amassed nearly 20,000 runs in first-class cricket.

He is reputed to be one half of the highest ever opening partnership in Test history, sharing a 415-run stand with Graeme Smith against Bangladesh in 2008.

CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket Ashley De Silva said of his appointment: “McKenzie will bring vital, in-depth insights into South African conditions to help Sri Lankan players adapt to the challenge.”