Allan Donald will step down as Bangladesh bowling coach following the ODI World Cup. “Yes, he (Donald) informed us during the team meeting that he will not be continuing with us after this World Cup,” an official said on condition of anonymity.
Allan Donald, the former South African speed marvel, is preparing to leave his position. As Bangladesh pace bowling coach after their November 11 match against Australia. The cricket legend announced his decision to the players in a meeting in Pune. Capping off an impressive tenure that began in March 2022 with the T20 World Cup as the apex goal.
The BCB agreed to extend Allan Donald’s contract till the completion of the current ICC World Cup after the team’s pace arsenal made noteworthy advances. On November 8, however, the BCB stated its intention to seek explanation from Donald. This action follows Donald’s criticism of skipper Shakib Al Hasan for his ‘timed out’ dismissal appeal against Angelo Mathews in the November 6 match against Sri Lanka in Delhi.
“Yes, he (Allan Donald) informed us during the team meeting that he will not be continuing with us. After this World Cup,” the official said on Thursday, as reported by Cricbuzz.
“My immediate reaction when that happened, and this is just my instincts taking over. ” Donald said exclusively to CricBlog. “That I almost actually thought of going on the field and saying. ‘Enough’s enough, we do not stand for this. ” We are not the type of team that would support this.’ That was my first thought.”
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That’s all ok with me if BCB seek an explanation: Allan Donald
When questioned about the incident, the 57-year-old appeared unconcerned. He said that he is undaunt by the idea of explaining himself to the BCB. He emphasized that whatever clarification the BCB requires, he has already communicated through his earlier interview about the Shakib and Mathews incident.
“It’s fine with me if they (BCB) want an explanation.” “As far as I’m concerned, the explanation was in the news today!” Donald said Cricbuzz, adding that he is not interested in continuing with the Bangladesh national cricket team after the current ICC World Cup.
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