Naveed to become hockey coach

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) is all set to appoint former Pakistan national coach Naveed Alam as the coach of Bangladesh national hockey team ahead of the Asia Cup.
“After a fruitful discussion with Naveed, we have reached the final decision to appoint him and a six-month contract is expected to be finalised on his arrival in Bangladesh either on June 18 or 19,” BHF member Mamunur Rashid told reporters yesterday.
The game's governing body had initially made a three-member list which included Indian duo Harendra Singh, Rajindra Singh and Naveed before they finally choosing the Pakistani coach, who will be reportedly paid  3500 dollars per month exclusive of his accommodation, transport and other facilities.
After striking a deal worth Tk 90.44 lakh with Janata Bank in March, the BHF was searching for a coach for the national team and they tried to rope in India's AK Bansal and MK Kaushik but Bansal expressed his disapproval after failing to get the one-year leave from the Indian sports authority while the BHF lost their interest in Kaushik after they learnt about his murky past.