BCB revisits Kirsten

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is now working on bringing former South African opener and the 2011 World Cup-winning coach of the Indian cricket team Gary Kirsten as an advisor of the national team. The board has revitalised negotiations with Kirsten for a solution as they have been struggling to get a suitable long-term head coach, a position left vacant following the departure of Chandika Hathurusingha late last year.

Soon after the departure of Hathurusingha, BCB had contacted the high-profile South African coach but Kirsten was reluctant to take a full-time coaching job and instead showed interest in an advisory role, which is why the BCB was reluctant to move forward. However, the reality regarding the unavailability of a suitable permanent coach has forced them to think otherwise and that is why they are now renegotiating with Kirsten.

BCB's media committee chairman Jalal Yunus hinted at the possibility while speaking on the progress in appointing a new head coach. "As per previous discussion everything is the same as before. As a final agreement will take place after the IPL, we are waiting," said Yunus when asked how hopeful the board is regarding Kirsten's appointment.

He also added that as a consultant Kirsten may also work with the under-19 team, the A team and infrastructure.