DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has been given a contract extension to maintain him in cost till the top of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The 61-year-old Trinidadian, who additionally served as head coach of the West Indies, Zimbabwe, Eire, and Afghanistan, was appointed interim head coach in October 2024.
Nonetheless, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) supplied him an extended contract after initially appointing him as interim coach till the conclusion of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Simmons, who performed 26 Assessments and 143 ODIs for the West Indies, mentioned he was grateful for the chance to proceed to guide Bangladesh.
“I’m delighted to be allowed to work with Bangladesh cricket in the long run. The expertise inside this group is simple, and I imagine we have now the potential to realize nice issues collectively.
“I’m trying ahead to the journey forward. Having labored with some distinctive gamers, I can see the immense promise on this squad. Their talent and fervour for the sport encourage me day by day. Collectively, we will take Bangladesh cricket to new heights and create one thing actually particular,” Simmons mentioned.
As interim coach, Bangladesh received one Check match in a drawn two-match Check sequence in opposition to West Indies and the T20I sequence 3-0.
Nonetheless, they have been disappointing within the Champions Trophy, crashing out within the group stage after dropping to India and New Zealand.
“My time with the Bangladesh group over the previous few months has been advantageous,” Simmons mentioned.
“The vitality, dedication, and talent inside this group have been nothing in need of spectacular. I’m excited to proceed serving to these gamers attain their full potential.”
The appointment places to relaxation hypothesis on Simmons’ future with Bangladesh, and he’ll not coach the Karachi Kings within the Pakistan Tremendous League.
