Chandika Hathurusingha has been appointed as the Bangladesh men’s cricket team head coach, confirmed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) through a press release on Tuesday.
This will be the former Sri Lanka batsman’s second spell with the Bangladesh team which he had previously coached from 2014 to 2017. The 54-year old Hathurusingha has reached a two-year term with the BCB which starts from February 1, 2023.
Hathurusighe said he was excited at the prospect of returning to Bangladesh cricket adding that “It is an honour to get the opportunity to coach Bangladesh national team once again.”
“I really loved the warm-welcomeness 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,” quoting him, BCB press release said.
Some of the highlights of Hathurusighe’s previous tenure include first ODI series victories over Pakistan, India and South Africa, a maiden quarterfinal appearance in a World Cup (2015) and first Test wins against England, Australia and Sri Lanka.
