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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former Indian all-rounder Sridharan Sriram to coach the national team for both the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE and the T20 World Cup in Australia. A report in the newspaper “The Daily Star” quoted a BCB executive as confirming Sriram’s appointment, saying: “Yes, we have chosen Sriram right up to the World Cup.” “As we move forward with a fresh mindset, the new coach will be seen from the Asia Cup. And since the T20 World Cup is our main goal, he (a new coach) will not have time to adapt if he does. isn’t.” recruited from the Asian Cup.
“Many might say there isn’t much left for the Asian Cup. But, as I said, our main focus is the T20 World Cup,” he added.
Sriram represented India in eight ODIs between 2000 and 2004 and was also Australia’s longtime assistant and spin bowling coach.
It was under former Australian coach Darren Lehmann, Sriram was charged with the responsibility as a spin bowling coach in 2016.
The 46-year-old recently stepped out of that position to focus on his role with Indian Premier League (IPL) side, Royal Challengers Bangalore.
However, the BCB official also said South African Russell Dominigo would continue to lead the Test side.
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“Domingo would continue his role in guiding the test team for the time being, as we have a test match against India in November.”
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