Bangladesh Cricket Team has been in the hangover of a historic test series win against Pakistan away from home. They have been outstanding throughout the series, whether it’s their spinners, fast bowlers, or the batters. But, the challenge is not over yet. Bangladesh will tour India for a 2-match test series in a few days. Regarding that, speculations were going on that Bangladesh’s head coach, Chandika Hathurusingha will not be seen in this role from now onwards. However, the BCB official confirms that the Sri Lankan will continue to serve as a head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team and join them for the Bangladesh tour of India.
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BCB official clears rumors on the future of Chandika Hathurusingha
Bangladesh will tour India to play a 2-match test and 3-match T20I series, starting from September 19 with the first test in Chennai. They have just won a historic test series against Pakistan by 2-0, and will now set to take on India.
Some speculations were going on regarding the future of Bangladesh’s head coach, Chandika Hathurusinga. The rumors say that Hathurusinga will not continue as Bangladesh’s head coach before Bangladesh tours India. But, the BCB director, Nazmul Abedin clears all these rumours on Chandika Hathurusingha. He told the media that the Sri Lankan will continue as head coach and will join the team soon.
“The head coach will come, and guide the team against India. He will be here in Bangladesh.” – BCB director on Hathurusinga joining the team for India tour.
Chandika Hathurusinga is expected to join the Bangladesh cricket team on September 12 for the India tour.
Why did these speculations on Hathurusinga take off?
After a student protest in Bangladesh, the government led by Sheikh Hasina fell and it also impacted BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) administrators position. Faruque Ahmed took the new role of BCB president and he has been vocal on Hathurusingha’s position as Bangladesh’s head coach. He is not in favor of Chandika Hathurusingha as the national team’s head coach. Faruque even said that he hasn’t changed his stance after taking over the BCB post.
After Faruque Ahmed took the role of BCB president, there were rumors that the Sri Lankan would lose his position as head coach. But the BCB director Abedin denied all the speculations. Bangladesh will tour India with Chandika Hathurusingha as head coach.
BCB president also talks about Shakib’s availability
BCB president also said the star all-rounder Shakib al Hasan will join the team directly coming from England. Right now, Shakib is in England, playing County Cricket for Surrey. He will directly land in India for the series.
Nazmul on security concerns for Bangladesh
Before the commencement of the series, the Bangladeshi team’s much-awaited tour of India has raised security concerns. The BCB president Nazmul Abedin said these things happened in every country. He also said the host board (Board of Control for Cricket in India) will give them adequate security and they will go as per plans.
“These things happen (threat) and it is present while playing in almost all the countries. I don’t think it’s a big threat. We will go the way our tour has been fixed. – Nazmul said.
“Naturally we are communicating with the host board and we are pretty confident that they will give us adequate security during the tour and increase it (security) if required.- He added.
A big challenge ahead for Bangladesh
Bangladesh will have even bigger challenge now. They have been exceptional in the Pakistan tests, but India will be a tough team to beat at home. Bangladesh has to be at its best to challenge India in tests. They do have some quality players to do it and it will be interesting to see how things go.
“If we can hold it (the pressure), we can do good. Especially the power I saw in our bowling. If we can use it, then we have a good chance. We will dominate more than ever. – Nazmul on India challenge.
Bangladesh Tour of India, 2024
Bangladesh tour of India will start with the 1st test in Chennai on September 19. The 2nd test will be played from September 27 in Kanpur.
After a test series, the 3-match T20I series will start from October 06 in Gwalior. The 2nd and 3rd T20I will happen on October 09 and 12 respectively in Delhi and Hyderabad.
Conclusion
So this is what BCB president Nazmul Abedin has to say on the future of head coach Chandika Hathurusingha. Chandika’s contract as Bangladesh’s head is until next year’s Champions Trophy. After Pakistan’s historic test series win as head coach, he will look to add a few more achievements in his tenure.
Bangladesh cricket team will start practicing from September 09 for India tour in Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. A lot of things have to go right for them to challenge India in India, especially in the test series. Let’s see if they can replicate Pakistan’s heroics against India.
What do you think? Will Najmul Hasan Shanto’s Bangladesh will do wonders in India as well? Or will India continue to dominate Bangladesh in tests, like in the past? Comment your prediction below.
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FAQs:-
(1) At what time Chandika Hathurusingha started his tenure as Bangladesh’s head coach?
The Sri Lankan has been coaching Bangladesh for the 2nd time. He became Bangladesh coach in 2014, then in January 2023 for a 2nd stint.
(2) What are the head-to-head between India and Bangladesh in tests?
In 13 tests, India has won 11, and 2 ended in a draw. Bangladesh hasn’t won a single test against India.
(3) Has Bangladesh announced its squad for the India tests?
No. The BCB haven’t announced their squad for the India series. But, the team is expected to be more or less the same as in Pakistan.
(4) When will the BCCI announce Team India’s squad for the Bangladesh tests?
The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is expected to announce India’s squad after the Duleep Trophy 2024 first round.
