Pakistan Legend Mushtaq Ahmed Joins Bangladesh as Spin Consultant

Mushtaq Ahmed, a former leg-spinner for Pakistan, has returned to coaching the Bangladeshi national squad. For the next two-Test series against South Africa, the seasoned spinner will act as the spin bowling consultant.

Mushtaq has previously played for the Bangladeshi squad. He had previously worked with the team during their trip to Pakistan and the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Although he was unable to join the coaching staff for the India tour due to other engagements, Mushtaq had stated that he would be happy to rejoin the Bangladesh squad after his duties were over.

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An intense net session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on October 19 marked Mushtaq's return to the Bangladeshi camp. The consultant was seen giving the cricket players advice and having in-depth conversations with Phil Simmons, the recently hired head coach who took Chandika Hathurusingha's place. For this [South Africa] series, he (Mushtaq) is present. He will work with us series by series this year, whenever he is free and has no prior obligations. A BCB official informed Cricbuzz, "He is here right now; we'll see what happens in the next series."

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Long-term retention of Mushtaq's services is important to the BCB. Depending on availability and mutual agreement, another official made a suggestion that he might be offered a long-term contract at the end of this year. Mushtaq might end up being a regular member of Bangladesh's coaching staff as a result of this possible agreement.

Mushtaq's participation in the forthcoming series, including the ODIs against Afghanistan and the West Indies tour, is still up in the air. His availability and the BCB's intentions will determine whether or not he participates. A change has been made to the BCB's roster for the opening Test match against South Africa. Shakib Al Hasan, a seasoned all-rounder, has been replaced by Hasan Murad, an uncapped left-arm spinner. With 136 wickets in 30 first-class games since making his debut in 2021, Murad has made an impression in domestic cricket.

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