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[Saba Sports News] Allan Donald, renowned as a fast bowling icon from South Africa, is set to leave his position as Bangladesh’s pace bowling coach following their match against Australia on November 11. Announcing his departure to the team in Pune, his tenure is celebrated for its significant impact since beginning in March 2022, highlighted by the T20 World Cup campaign.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extended his contract up to the current ICC World Cup, but recent developments have prompted a request for Donald to clarify comments critical of captain Shakib Al Hasan’s ‘timed out’ appeal against Angelo Mathews during their game against Sri Lanka.
An official, preferring to remain anonymous, confirmed Donald’s impending departure, as reported by Cricbuzz. Donald himself, in an exclusive with CricBlog, criticized the appeal, suggesting it went against the team’s ethical standards.
Regarding the BCB’s call for an explanation, the 57-year-old remains composed, indicating he’s ready to discuss the issue but believes his stance is already clear from previous statements. Donald affirmed his decision to part ways with the Bangladesh team post-World Cup, marking the end of a significant chapter in his coaching career.