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BCB extends coach Simmons contract till 2027 world cup

Dhaka, Mar 26 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced that it has retained the services of former West Indies batter Phil Simmons as their head coach until the ICC ODI World Cup in October-November 2027.
Simmons, who had been under contract with the BCB up to the end of the ICC Champions Trophy recently held in Pakistan and the UAE, had his initial stint with the Bangladesh team between October 2024 and February 2025. according to The Daily Star report.
"I am delighted to be given the opportunity to work with Bangladesh cricket on a long-term basis. The talent within this team is undeniable, and I believe we have the potential to achieve great things together. I am looking forward to the journey ahead," Simmons was quoted in a press release.
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