Sri Lanka suffered their worst defeat in T20Is after India crushed them by 93 runs in the series opener.
Thilan Samaraweera gave credit to the Indians for playing smart and attacking the desired bowler.
Thilan Samaraweera's first assignment will be Sri Lanka's tour of India.
The BCB has already been seeking a new batting consultant, with former Australian first-class cricketer and coach Mark O'Neill being the front-runner.
"I am the biggest believer in legacies. Like Sunil Gavaskar set the benchmark and then Sachin Tendulkar chased that."
A fighter both on and off the field, Samaraweera took a bullet on his body during the infamous terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team in Pakistan, survived and returned back to the field.
Thilan Samaraweera has recently played the same role of batting consultant with the Australia cricket team.
Sri Lanka's Thilan Samaraweera will be helping Australia for their upcoming tour to Sri Lanka that is set to begin from July 26.
Samaraweera was the classical run accumulator who loved to put a high-price on his wicket.
Thilan Samaraweera will probably be remembered as the man shot by terrorists in an act of cowardice.