The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in talks to appoint Umar Gul as the national team’s pace bowling coach.
Currently, New Zealand’s Andre Adams is serving as Bangladesh’s pace bowling coach under a two-year contract that runs until February 2026. However, due to dissatisfaction with his performance, the BCB is considering replacing him before his contract expires. A board official mentioned that although Adams will work with the pacers during the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe, uncertainty remains about his long-term future.
The BCB has already started discussions about who might replace him. Among the candidates, they are in talks with Umar Gul as well. Gul himself confirmed the discussions, saying, “Talks are ongoing, but nothing has been finalized yet. It depends on mutual agreement between the board and me.” He also mentioned that a decision would be made once the terms and responsibilities are finalized.
However, Gul is not the only option. There are several other names on the BCB’s list for the pace bowling coach position, including former Australian pacer Shaun Tait and Bangladesh’s former coaches Allan Donald and Ottis Gibson.
