Ahead of Australia series, Bangladesh Cricket Board appoints Sunil Joshi as bowling coach
Ahead of a big series against the the mighty Australian team, Bangladesh have acquired the services of former Indian spinner, Sunil Joshi. Joshi will join the squad as a bowling coach ahead of their first test against Australia starting this Sunday in Dhaka .
Ahead of a big series against the the mighty Australian team, Bangladesh have acquired the services of former Indian spinner, Sunil Joshi. Joshi will join the squad as a bowling ahead of their first test against Australia starting this Sunday in Dhaka .Joshi had played 15 tests and 69 One Day Internationals for India in his career.
Joshi has been appointed by the Bangladesh cricket board after Australia’s Stuart MacGill declined the coaching job. MacGill, who has played for Australia could have proved to be vital , especially for this series against Australia as he had insight into Aussie bowling attack. Joshi will stay for two months and will also accompany the team on the tour of South Africa.
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Australia will play two tests against Bangladesh, the first from August 27 and the second on September 4 onwards. After the Bangladesh series, the Kangaroos are scheduled to visit India.