Mushtaq Ahmed
Mushtaq Ahmed Interview / ‘Pakistan weren’t poor, we were better’
Pakistan spin wizard Mushtaq Ahmed has been in charge of the Bangladesh spinners for the past two international assignments -- the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies followed by the two-match Test tour of Pakistan. His troops have delivered remarkable performances in both tours but the 54-year-old is yet to be offered a long-term contract. In an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan yesterday, Mushtaq shared his take on Bangladesh’s historic series win in Pakistan and his future with the Tigers.
'Focus is on cricket'
Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed on Thursday said that the players have recovered from the effects of the chaotic situation in the country and are focusing on cricket.
Mushtaq Ahmed to be available for Pakistan series
Mushtaq, who oversaw Bangladesh’s spin bowling unit during the T20 World Cup in USA and the Caribbean, has since taken up a coaching job with the England U-19 team.
Rishad not ready for Tests: Shanto
“I don’t think he [Rishad] is fully ready for red-ball cricket at the moment,” Shanto told the media during an event at the capital’s Pragati Sarani today.
BCB red-faced over Mushtaq
BCB landed itself in another sticky situation after Mushtaq Ahmed, the national team’s spin bowling coach in the recent ICC T20 World Cup, joined England Under19s just days after board president Nazmul Hassan Papon said they were working on extending his contract.
When will Mushtaq be available?
"I can't say how long it's [England U19 contract] for. I don’t know if he will be available for the Pakistan series,” BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury told The Daily Star today.
Tigers train in Kingstown ahead of Nepal clash
Bangladesh players trained at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown today ahead of their final Group D fixture against Nepal at the same venue on Monday. A win against Nepal will seal qualification to the Super 8s for the Tigers alongside group-leaders South Africa.
Mushtaq holds masterclass for 16 promising leg spinners
“All of you are the future of Bangladesh cricket. You all have to give your heart and soul in training… Nobody can cheat success,” Mushtaq told the group of boys
Batters do the hard yards as focus shifts to Zimbabwe T20Is
Meanwhile, Sujon asserted that the new selection panel has created a balanced team with the preparatory squad.
Mushtaq arrives in Mirpur 'to make a difference'
Bangladesh’s newly-appointed spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed arrived at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium along with the rest of the coaching panel, including head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, who joined the Tigers camp following the Eid holidays.
Will Mushtaq make his presence felt?
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appointed former Pakistani leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as the national team's spin bowling coach on Tuesday. The decision seemed like a curious one given the dearth of leg-spinners in the national team and the country itself.
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed as Bangladesh's spin bowling coach
Former Pakistan leg-spinner and World Cup winner Mushtaq Ahmed has been appointed as the spin bowling coach of Bangladesh, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) press release confirmed on Tuesday.
Little margin of error for Yasir against Cook and Root: Mushtaq
Mushtaq Ahmed, Pakistan's bowling coach, says legspinner Yasir Shah bowled too quickly on the opening day of the second Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, and paid the price for it.
