BCB Suspends Hathurusingha | Hathurusingha suspended as Bangladesh coach [Video]

Chandika Hathurusingha has been suspended as the head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Faruque Ahmed announced in Mirpur today.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed pointed out two major reasons for issuing the suspension — misconduct against a player during the 2023 ODI World Cup in India and an extended period of leaves. Faruque also clarified Hathurusingha’s contract will be terminated after 48 hours – the time period by which the Sri Lankan has to respond to his show-cause. Phil Simmons was named as a replacement for Hathrusingha and the West Indian is set to take charge till the ICC Champions Trophy next year.

“We have served him [Hathurusingha] with a showcase notice and suspension from duty as head coach today,” Faruque said …