NEW COACH FOR BANGLADESH Steve Rhodes named Bangladesh's new head coach by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Rhodes had a successful playing career as a wicketkeeper for Yorkshire and Worcestershire. © Getty Bangladesh cricket board confirmed the signing of former England keeper-batsman Steve Rhodes as the new head coach of the senior men's team. Rhodes takes over the top spot after an uncertain eight months in Bangladesh cricket without a head coach after Chandika Hathurusingha's unexpected resignation in October 2017. The 53-year-old will be contracted until the end of the World T20 in 2020. The confirmation of Rhodes's signing comes a day after BCB chief Nazmul Hasan's claims that the absence of a hard-nosed man in charge of the team was perhaps responsible for the team's recent on-field struggles. Rhodes interviewed with the BCB panel on Thursday (June 7) morning and is understood to have impressed upon those in the helm with his vision for the team's next step. "I spoke with Nizam originally. I am proud that Gary Kirsten, a very respected cricketing figure, put my name forward. The temptation straightaway was to say, 'yes, of course'. It didn't take long at all to show my interest to coach this wonderful country," Rhodes said after he was unveiled as coach by Hasan. Rhodes's appointment ends BCB's long hunt for a full-time head coach post the fairly successful Hathurusingha tenure. Legendary Windies fast bowler Courtney Walsh, recruited to work with the team's budding bowlers, took up the role on an interim basis in February. Rhodes had a successful playing career as a wicketkeeper for Yorkshire and Worcestershire. He also played a handful of games for England during 23 years as a professional. After retiring, he began coaching and took over as Director of Cricket at Worcestershire in 2006, overseeing the development of a strong core of young, homegrown talent which helped the club achieve promotion to Division One of the County Championship last year. His work was well regarded at the ECB and Rhodes was part of the coaching staff for England's tour to Bangladesh in 2016. His time at Worcestershire ended in controversial circumstances however when he was sacked late last year after allegedly failing to report the arrest of one of his players. When the incident came to light some months later, the county felt they had little choice but to remove Rhodes even if some within the club felt he was simply trying to assist someone who had turned to him for help. Whatever the motive, it was a serious error of judgement and he was removed as head coach of England's U19 team for the World Cup as a result. "I am very lucky to be involved in some of England's preparations which include their tour to Bangladesh in 2016," Rhodes said. "I have had a flavour of international coaching. There's not a lot of difference in how you go about your coaching, but obviously the international programme is quite heavy. "Trying to keep the boys up for the game isn't easy to do. Ultimately, I feel as though I am qualified now. You can see I have grey hair, which tends to mean you've gone through hard times. Hopefully my experience will be of real value to the Bangladesh team." One of Rhodes's early responsibilities would be to begin Bangladesh's tune-up for next year's 50-over World Cup in England. The new coach believes the team can repeat their Champions Trophy 2017 feat, and even go further, in next year's showpiece event. "I just told the president and board members that Bangladesh did well in the Champions Trophy in England. They've proved they can play well in English conditions. To get to a semi-final in that competition was a marvelous effort by Bangladesh. "If we can get to that stage or even further, I am now thinking along the lines of what a dream would be to see Bangladesh lined up for the final. It would be a fantastic occasion." After being out of the top level of the game, Rhodes was recently named as one of England's new band of scouts tasked with watching prospects on the county circuit and providing feedback on them to Ed Smith's selection panel. Given his record for spotting and nurturing talent, that seemed like a sensible move but now with Rhodes's appointment as Bangladesh's coach, the ECB will need to find a replacement. © Cricbuzz<doc-sep>Last updated on .From the section Cricket Steve Rhodes spent 33 years as a player and coach at Worcestershire Former England wicketkeeper-batsman Steve Rhodes has been named as the new coach of Bangladesh. The 53-year-old, who played 11 Tests and nine one-day internationals for England, has been given a two-year contract until the 2020 World Twenty20. Rhodes succeeds Sri Lankan Chandika Hathurusingha, who stepped down in October after three years in charge. "It is a fantastic honour and it's a privilege to be involved in Bangladesh cricket," said Rhodes. Rhodes was sacked as Worcestershire director of cricket in January after an investigation into his conduct last year. He was named an England scout reporting to new national selector Ed Smith under the national team's new selection system in May. West Indies great Courtney Walsh is in interim charge of Bangladesh for the ongoing Twenty20 series against Afghanistan in India.<doc-sep>Steve Rhodes has been appointed as head coach of the Tigers. The post of the Bangladesh national team's head coach had been vacant for the last seven months since the resignation of Chandika Hathurusingha last October. Rhodes's contract will see him take the reigns of the Tigers till the T20 World Cup in 2020 in Australia. His contract will be effective immediately according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury. Rhodes was a common name in both BCB and Gary Kirsten’s list and president Nazmul Hassan said: “We talked to Rhodes face to face today and we were satisfied fully. We are happy to inform you that Steve Rhodes is the new head coach of Bangladesh. "After considering everything, we decided that Rhodes is the right person for the job. After Eid, he will join the team with 20th June," he added. The new head coach was a proud man as he spoke to reporters. "I just want to say how proud I am to be involved in Bangladesh cricket. It’ a wonderful cricket nation. The support that the boys get in Bangladesh team is tremendous. Also the expectation is high and sometimes that support can go boil over to bring disappointments. Personally, to be involved in a major role, to be given the responsibility by the president and the board is a fantastic honour. It’s a privilege to be involved in Bangladesh cricket," Rhodes said.<doc-sep>
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Thursday named former England Test cricketer Steve Rhodes as head coach, ending a long hunt for a successor to Sri Lankan Chandika Hathurusingha. Rhodes, 53, told reporters in Dhaka that Bangladesh is "a wonderful cricket nation. The support that the boys get in the Bangladesh team is tremendous." "Personally to be involved in a major role, to be given the responsibility by the President and Board, is a fantastic honour and it's a privilege to be involved in Bangladesh cricket," he added. Bangladesh have been without a coach since Hathurusingha stepped down in October after a successful three-year stint. West Indies great Courtney Walsh, in charge of the team's fast bowling unit, was given interim overall responsibility during a T20 tri-nations tournament in Sri Lanka in March. Walsh is also in charge of the team in the ongoing Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan in India, which Bangladesh have already lost. The Bangladesh Cricket Board hired South African Test cricketer Gary Kirsten as its consultant to help it find the right person for the job. "Steve Rhodes was on top of our list. His name was also in Kirsten's list. We spoke to him face to face today and we are satisfied fully," BCB head Nazmul Hassan told reporters. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rhodes, who played 11 Tests and nine one-day internationals for England, has been given a two-year contract lasting until the 2020 ICC World Twenty20. He coached Worcestershire county team in England for 11 years until being sacked last year.