"Sri Lanka is in the early part of a rebuilding phase, so don’t expect any quick fixes. I am very aware what a huge challenge it is. A lot of hard work needs to be done. It’s very important that this team building is done on a very solid foundation, so patience is required. I know there is an abundance of talent within the system, but it is about identifying those who have got the mental toughness to go on and become consistent players and match-winners at international level. It’s quite a long process which is required. A lot of hard work, not just for me but all involved, particularly Jerome [Jerome Jayaratne, Sri Lanka Cricket's head of coaching] who has been involved in Sri Lanka cricket for a long time, knows the players so well and has a wealth of knowledge technically and tactically. It’s important to have his input, and also to have the selectors and the board all working together to ensure the long-term process can take place so that we can take Sri Lanka back to the top of the international stage"
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Sri Lanka’s new coach, Graham Ford, TheNews (February 4, 2016), "Ford calls for patience as Sri Lanka rebuild"
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