Courtney Walsh becomes Bangladesh bowling coach

[MenInG]

Former West Indies great Courtney Andrew Walsh has joined the Bangladesh National Cricket Team as its Specialist Bowling Coach. The record wicket-taker for the West Indies in Tests with 519 scalps to his name, Walsh has performed a variety of roles since retiring from international cricket in 2001 including coaching and talent spotting work, especially with fast bowlers and mentoring teams. He has managed the West Indies Under 19 side, had been a bowling consultant for the Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League, was a part of the coaching team for the ICC Americas Cricket Combine and more recently, a selector of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). Walsh has reached an agreement with the BCB which is effective from 01 September 2016 and runs up to the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in England.

The 53-year old Walsh, who is expected to reach Dhaka in the first week of September to take up his new responsibility said he was eagerly awaiting the exciting challenge ahead: “I am thrilled to be joining the BCB as their Specialist Bowling Coach. I am really looking forward to getting started with the group.

“Having watched Bangladesh cricket from afar over the years, they are a seriously talented bunch of players. Chandika Hathurusinghe has done a wonderful job thus far as Head Coach so hopefully I can complement his skills and continue the positive progress.

“I have loved my time working as a selector for the West Indies Cricket Board and I would like to thank them for giving me that opportunity. Obviously the West Indies is my home but the chance to go in a new direction on the coaching front and with such a talented group, was one I couldn’t look past.”

BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury said Walsh’s vast experience will be a valuable addition to a growing team: “We are delighted to have Courtney in our ranks. He is a role model to millions and his fast bowling knowledge is second to none.

“Bangladesh cricket at present is going through the best pace bowling phase in our history and Courtney’s involvement I am sure will take it to greater heights.

“I take this opportunity to thank the WICB for its very positive support to the BCB in acquiring the services of Courtney.”

 

[Belawal2014]

BCB > PCB.

 

[MenInG]

BCB > PCB.

Big names don't necessarily make good coaches

Also remember there is a security issue in Pakistan also

 

[GenericBrand]

Good stuff.

 

[Belawal2014]

Big names don't necessarily make good coaches

Also remember there is a security issue in Pakistan also

I was particularly impressed by that 2nd last quote:

Bangladesh cricket at present is going through the best pace bowling phase in our history and Courtney’s involvement I am sure will take it to greater heights.

It shows that the people who run the BCB are being proactive and are at least trying to help the new and exciting crop of talent they have, unlike the PCB who have been reactive on so many occasions, it's hard to count.

Just look at the last U-19 WC. Look at the talent the Bangladesh team possess in Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Tamim Iqbal, the Fizz and others. They didn't just fall from the sky. The BCB are now reaping the fruits of a good domestic structure.

You take one look at our domestic system and it's in absolute tatters. Slow and sluggish pitches, camera quality worse than the 80s and the same TTFs of the last decade playing in the top 6 of their respective teams. How is raw talent supposed to flourish in this system when new faces are warming benches?

 

[Executioner]

I concur with belawal about BCB' current stance.

BCB off late has been very pro-active and highly professional. We successfully hosted 2 high profile competitions WT20 2016 and U-19 CWC. BCB are now experienced when it comes to handling such scenarios in the future.

They are also doing their level best to improve the team and looking into the future and not just short term gain. BPL-3 might not have been a great success but BCB are hoping to make it more lucrative and more high profile in the coming years. That is where BCB is ahead of ICC. BCB is spending a lot of money on infrastructure, security, coaching in all different levels. No BCB isn't rich and they have heavy expenses but they know that if they invest now they will reap tremendous benefits in the future.

ICC on the other hand is doing nothing for cricket in general. Its all about short term gain since the 90s which is why cricket has been going down in terms of quality and popularity. In the last 10-12 years only couple of decent teams have emerged: Ireland and Afghanistan, while Kenya and Zimbabwe have struck rock bottom. Netherlands and Scotland have been around without any improvement. ICC have been channelling all their funds into richer boards who don't need the money and arranging Cricket world cups with the same group of 8-10 teams over and over again with little to no chances of other teams playing with the big boys regularly.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Smart pick by BCB. Good luck.

 

[JaDed]

BCB is taking bowling seriously and the results are there for everyone to see,Bangladesh doesn't have the winning mentality yet but defn on their way atleast in LOI.

 

[Executioner]

^ I think he was talking about tests

 

[Xeeebon]

Former West Indies great Courtney Andrew Walsh has joined the Bangladesh National Cricket Team as its Specialist Bowling Coach. The record wicket-taker for the West Indies in Tests with 519 scalps to his name, Walsh has performed a variety of roles since retiring from international cricket in 2001 including coaching and talent spotting work, especially with fast bowlers and mentoring teams. He has managed the West Indies Under 19 side, had been a bowling consultant for the Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League, was a part of the coaching team for the ICC Americas Cricket Combine and more recently, a selector of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). Walsh has reached an agreement with the BCB which is effective from 01 September 2016 and runs up to the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in England.

The 53-year old Walsh, who is expected to reach Dhaka in the first week of September to take up his new responsibility said he was eagerly awaiting the exciting challenge ahead: “I am thrilled to be joining the BCB as their Specialist Bowling Coach. I am really looking forward to getting started with the group.

“Having watched Bangladesh cricket from afar over the years, they are a seriously talented bunch of players. Chandika Hathurusinghe has done a wonderful job thus far as Head Coach so hopefully I can complement his skills and continue the positive progress.

“I have loved my time working as a selector for the West Indies Cricket Board and I would like to thank them for giving me that opportunity. Obviously the West Indies is my home but the chance to go in a new direction on the coaching front and with such a talented group, was one I couldn’t look past.”

BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury said Walsh’s vast experience will be a valuable addition to a growing team: “We are delighted to have Courtney in our ranks. He is a role model to millions and his fast bowling knowledge is second to none.

“Bangladesh cricket at present is going through the best pace bowling phase in our history and Courtney’s involvement I am sure will take it to greater heights.

“I take this opportunity to thank the WICB for its very positive support to the BCB in acquiring the services of Courtney.”

Hope he can make best out of saifuddin,Abu hayder,sakur and other u-19 and o-19 18 pacers of hp as they are highly promising ( some with express quality and others have accuracy and 2 of them unconventional bowling ability)

 

[tigersfan1990]

Great appointment.

 

[Justcrazy]

BD fast bowling is certainly on rise.

 

[Hasan2K8]

Good stuff bcb

 

[MMHS]

Fantastic choice.

Walshi & Mac are two ideal specimen of theoretically perfect fast bowlers. They had everything perfect, for a fast bowler - action, delivery stride, front elbow, run-up, grip, release, shape. Their action was so smooth & easy that both kept bowling perfectly at decent pace till late 30s.

I believe, if any young bowler wants to learn the fundamentals of fast bowling, there can't be a better mentor than Walshi. After the initial baptism, individual's skill, physique, shoulders, wrist, height, weight ..... would determine the specialization a young bowler can choose (swing bowler, or a hit the deck pacer or skilled fast medium like Styen).

Probably one of the best ever stock bowler, but, he had the ideal mentality of a new ball fast bower - aggressive, but won't waste the new ball, he'll make the batsman play at it. Which, eventually made him a late bloomer - a better bowler in his 30s.

A perfect choice - can't be any better appointment.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Good stuff by BCB. They look serious about their cricket and bowling. Indian team also need a high profile bowling coach. We always had guys like eric simmons, sanjay bangar, prasad, joe dawes.

 

[big_gamer007]

Good stuff.. Ambrose got removed by WICB for some reason India or Pakistan should
Rope him in..

 

[aloo paratha]

Good choice from BCB! Hopefully he can be as good as a coach as he was a bowler. Will definiely benefit Bangla bros massively!

 

[Sami92]

Good pick.

 

[Xeeebon]

I was particularly impressed by that 2nd last quote:



It shows that the people who run the BCB are being proactive and are at least trying to help the new and exciting crop of talent they have, unlike the PCB who have been reactive on so many occasions, it's hard to count.

Just look at the last U-19 WC. Look at the talent the Bangladesh team possess in Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Tamim Iqbal, the Fizz and others. They didn't just fall from the sky. The BCB are now reaping the fruits of a good domestic structure.

You take one look at our domestic system and it's in absolute tatters. Slow and sluggish pitches, camera quality worse than the 80s and the same TTFs of the last decade playing in the top 6 of their respective teams. How is raw talent supposed to flourish in this system when new faces are warming benches?

Make sense.....

 

[Xeeebon]

Very poor choice . Even BCB is doing better.

Shoaib Akhtar would have been better choice

Don't think so....he himself had attitude problems....

 

[DHONI_FAN]

Nothing gonna change.. Minnows will be minnow no matter whom u hire

 

[Justcrazy]

Don't think so....he himself had attitude problems....

But he was passionate character. Pakistan fast bowlers are no longer passionate.

 

[Prince_]

Amazing choice. Even the mere presence of Walsh in the dressing room should be enough to encourage young Bangla fast bowlers.

 

[Markhor]

Since the 2015 WC, Bangladesh batting performances in ODIs have been behind only England and New Zealand, and if you exclude Associates its actually been the best performing bowling attack in the world in ODIs. Third best if you include Associates.

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/en...pan;team_view=bowl;template=results;type=team

Now they haven't played as many matches as the other top teams but those numbers surprised and impressed me.

They are a serious team and Haturu seems like a tactically astute coach. IIRC I think Heath Streak had a stint as bowling coach and did pretty well. Walsh was a fairly intelligent bowler in his day and I'm intrigued to see how he does.

 

[Buffet]

Very good choice. He rarely used short ball to threaten. He used them to take wickets. He made them count.

 

[Xeeebon]

But he was passionate character. Pakistan fast bowlers are no longer passionate.

I think they are still passionate,just can't covert passion into results...

 

[Xeeebon]

Nothing gonna change.. Minnows will be minnow no matter whom u hire

yeah...u r right bro...be happy with that

 

[Justcrazy]

I think they are still passionate,just can't covert passion into results...

There is no passion . When you are not ashamed to loose this way , then there must be some issues.

 

[Xeeebon]

There is no passion . When you are not ashamed to loose this way , then there must be some issues.

I don't think any player want to lose or don't feel passion representing their country...the problem I think mostly with management and domestic structure.My ever most favorite wasim akram had passion and I think azhar ali also has passion but he is unable to bring out results ..

 

[Suleiman]

Have a soft corner for him as a bowler. Had a lot of swag, and even though he is the dark horse when it comes to WI bowling greats, first one to breach the 500 wicket mark, and had an aura about him. Great character.

 

[Shafi]

I don't think any player want to lose or don't feel passion representing their country...the problem I think mostly with management and domestic structure.My ever most favorite wasim akram had passion and I think azhar ali also has passion but he is unable to bring out results ..

People should now accept that our players have lack of ability and we will never recover from this.

 

[Markhor]

So Walsh is finishing up with Bangladesh after Friday.

Phil Simmons is also done with Afghanistan after their final WC match. He recently settled with WICB on his 2016 wrongful dismissal case, and received a formal apology from the new Chairman Ricky Skeritt.

I think I can guess who the next West Indies head coach and bowling coach will be...

 

[RainMan_]

Thx God, the torture will finally end.

He's pathetic as a coach. Single habdedly destroyed our fine bowling attack built by streak. The sooner he goes away, the better it is for us.