Wasim to coach BD bowlers?
Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram could become Bangladesh's bowling consultant. Chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB's) cricket operations committee Akram Khan had meetings with the Pakistan legend about a possible position with the BCB during the Asia cup and the recently concluded ICC World Twenty20.
According to BCB director Akram, a proposal could be raised in the forthcoming board meeting.
“The board still does not know anything about the issue. I hope to raise it in the next board meeting. Details such as the number of days he can work with us or the different teams he can work with could be discussed at the meeting,” said Akram.
If such a deal is finalised, Akram plans to utilise the legendary bowler, dubbed the 'Sultan of Swing', at various levels rather than just for the national team.
“I will ask the board to bring him in a manner that can help the different levels, starting form the Academy and Under-17s,” he said.
In late 2012 Bangladesh had signed up former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq as a spin bowling consultant for the national team on a temporary basis whereby Saqalin would work for the BCB for 100 days in a year. Saqlain was in Bangladesh during the ICC World Twenty20 as a member of the West Indian contingent.
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