Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul is set to join Bangladesh as the new bowling coach ahead of the Pakistan tour, as reported by Telecom Asia Sport.
According to the report, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has offered Gul a 30-month contract to enhance their fast bowling prospects in the country.
The pivotal member of Pakistan’s 2009 T20 World Cup triumph, Umar Gul, has confirmed the offering of the role. However, he stated that the terms and conditions are yet to be finalized.
“It’s an exciting offer, and I look forward to it, said the 42-year-old pacer.
The decision of BCB to rope in Gul as bowling coach could be seen in the light of the Asia Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup 2026.
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The Bangladesh team comprises some exciting fast bowlers, which include Naheed Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzid Hasan Shakib, and Taskin Ahmed.
Earlier, Umar Gul served as a bowling coach for Afghanistan and Pakistan. The pacer has also been the bowling coach for the Pakistan Super League franchise, Quetta Gladiators.
It is pertinent to mention that the right-arm pacer played in 179 ODIs, 47 Tests, and 60 T20Is for Pakistan. Gul earned his name as a phenomenal death bowler, especially in T20 cricket.
Gul’s notable performance came against New Zealand in the 2009 World Cup semi-final, where he ripped the Black Caps line-up with his five wickets for six runs.
For the unversed, Bangladesh will tour Pakistan for a five-match T20I series in May. However, the exact dates and venues for the series are yet to be announced.
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