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Ashwell Prince steps down as batting coach of Bangladesh

Former Cape Cobras mentor Ashwell Prince has quit as batting coach for the Bangladesh national team.

The 44-year-old, who played 66 Test matches and 52 ODIs for the Proteas between 2002 and 2011, confirmed the news on Wednesday.

Bangladesh Cricket Board chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury confirmed the development to the media on Wednesday (February 9).

“He (Ashwell) has resigned and we have received his resignation letter,” said Nizamuddin. As a result, Prince will not travel with the Bangladesh side for the upcoming South Africa tour.

Prince reportedly made the decision to spend more time with his family.

Bangladesh is currently coached by former Proteas boss Russell Domingo while he also lost the services of bowling consultant Ottis Gibson recently after moving to Yorkshire.

With Prince involved, Bangladesh showed immense improvement which culminated in a famous victory over world champions New Zealand in the first Test at Mount Maunganui last month.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, is due to tour South Africa in March for three ODIs and two Tests.

Prince joined Bangladesh last year and even though he was initially signed only for the series against Zimbabwe, the BCB later decided to extend his contract that was meant to run till the T20 World Cup in Australia this year.

Prince is the second member of the Bangladesh coaching panel to opt-out of the set-up after Ottis Gibson recently decided to not extend his contract. It is understood that the BCB’s decision to employ their newly appointed batting consultant Jamie Siddons in the national set-up played a part in his decision.

 

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