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The fast bowling coach for Bangladesh, Allan Donald,
has been questioned by the BCB for his remarks on Angelo Mathews’ timed out
dismissal from the World Cup encounter in Delhi on November 6. Donald stated
that he found it “really difficult to watch that unfold” and that
“it was disappointing to see” that kind of dismissal in an interview
with CricBlog.net that was held shortly after the team returned to their hotel
in Delhi.
“He could have given his personal views at a
later time,” a BCB official said. “He is part of the team management
so when the team takes a decision, speaking about it publicly is a breach of
the code of conduct. He could have spoken about it within the team or he could
have spoken directly to the player. He could have informed the BCB, but not in
public.”
The BCB’s decision to withdraw Donald was a
predictable response, since the board normally disapproves of a Bangladesh team
manager openly questioning the team’s decision.
However, since this is essentially Donald’s final
assignment with the Bangladesh team, the BCB is unlikely to take any more
action. It is said that he has told the board that he will not be staying on
after the World Cup when his contract expires. Donald was given the position
prior to Bangladesh’s 2022 tour of South Africa.
Not just Donald’s contract with the coaching staff
expires with this tournament. The contracts of Nick Lee, the head of physical
performance, Shane McDermott, the computer analyst, Rangana Herath, and the
coach of spin bowling will also expire. Some of these coaches have received
letters from BCB requiring them to stay on until at least January 2. However,
it’s unclear how many of them are sticking to their existing positions.
There is still time left on the contracts of assistant
coach Nic Pothas, who took over in April, and head coach Chandika
Hathurusinghe, who started in February.