Gibson in talks with BCB over bowling coach role

Current Cumilla Warriors coach Otis Gibson has confirmed that talks are ongoing between him and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) about taking up the role as bowling coach of Bangladesh national team, which has been vacant since the departure of Charl Langeveldt.

"Yes, talks are ongoing," Gibson told the media.

"I cannot deny that talks are ongoing but it is a long process," he added.

The West Indian has loads of experience playing in first-class level and featured for Leicestershire and Staffordshire. After retiring from all forms of competitive cricket, Gibson turned to coaching. He served as England's bowling coach for a brief while before taking over as the head coach of West Indies. He was also the Windies coach when they won the T20 World Cup in 2012.

"I love cricket and want to coach bowling. I will take the opportunity if I can groom young pacers," he said.

He already has made some connections with a few of the pacers.  "I know a few of the players. Al Amin, who is a national team player is currently playing in our [Cumilla] side. If an opportunity comes I will look at it positively," he concluded.