Bangladesh reappoint Hathurusingha as head coach

Bangladesh have appointed Chandika Hathurusingha for a second spell as head coach, with the previous Sri Lanka batsman signing a two-year deal.

Hathurusingha, 54, beforehand coached Bangladesh from 2014-2017, main them to their first one-day worldwide collection victories over Pakistan, India and South Africa whereas in addition they reached the 2015 World Cup quarter-finals.

In that interval Bangladesh notched up maiden check wins over England, Australia and Sri Lanka earlier than Hathurusingha resigned and took over as Sri Lanka head coach in 2017.

He will take up his duties with Bangladesh subsequent month.

“It’s an honour to have been given this opportunity to coach the Bangladesh national team once again,” Hathurusingha stated on Tuesday.

“I really loved the warmth of the people and the culture of Bangladesh whenever I have been there. I’m looking forward to working with the players once again and enjoy their successes.”

Bangladesh are scheduled to host England in two white-ball collection beginning on March 1.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au