• Friday, March 29, 2024

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Bangladesh seek Australian inside knowledge for Tests

MacGill is close to joining the Bangladesh backroom staff to fill the vacant spin bowling coach position.

By: Eastern Eye Staff

Bangladesh have set their sights on winning both upcoming Tests against Australia and should get some inside knowledge from former Aussie leg spinner Stuart MacGill, according to coach Chandika Hathurusingha. MacGill is close to joining another Australian, Mark O’Neill, on the Bangladesh backroom staff for the tour by the world number three-ranked nation. Australia are due to arrive on August 18 for their first Test series in Bangladesh since 2006, if a pay dispute between their players and Cricket Australia is resolved in time. The two Tests will be followed by a Bangladesh tour of South Africa for two Tests and three one-day internationals in September-October. Bangladesh are…

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