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England’s Rhodes named new Bangladesh coach

Steve Rhodes

By: Sarwar Alam

Bangladesh on Thursday named former England Test cricketer Steve Rhodes as head coach, ending a long hunt for a successor to Sri Lankan Chandika Hathurusingha. Rhodes, 53, told reporters in Dhaka that Bangladesh is “a wonderful cricket nation. The support that the boys get in the Bangladesh team is tremendous.” “Personally to be involved in a major role, to be given the responsibility by the President and Board, is a fantastic honour and it’s a privilege to be involved in Bangladesh cricket,” he added. Bangladesh have been without a coach since Hathurusingha stepped down in October after a successful three-year stint. West Indies great Courtney Walsh, in charge…

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