Naheed rana

T20I World Cup: Former Pakistan bowler Umar Gul is set to take over as bowling coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, starting from their upcoming tour of Pakistan for five T20Is in May.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has offered a 30-month contract to the 42-year-old Gul with the hope of grooming their new crop of fast bowlers for international cricket.

Though initially the contract is for three months, the deal is expected to be extended till the 2027 World Cup if both parties are satisfied with the terms after the T20I series in Pakistan.