Champaka Ramanayake returns as bowling consultant

Champaka Ramanayake, who was Bangladesh fast bowling coach between 2008 and 2010 returned as bowling consultant for the Tigers.

The Sri Lankan arrived at Tigers practice today and met up with the players. He will work as bowling consultant for HP squad and other national cricket levels.

It's understood that he will be working closely with players that are omitted from the Bangladesh upcoming Test series against Australia at home – some of the omitted players are likely to be considered for the South Africa series. Ramanayake may travel to South Africa with the Tigers during the Test tour in September-October.

Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill was supposed to join the Tigers for three months as spin bowling coach. However, it's been confirmed that MacGill won't be able to arrive at this moment and the Tigers are looking at alternatives in the form of India's Sunil Joshi and Venkatapathy Raju - the matter is to be decided within the next two days.