Bangladesh coach Siddons to leave in June

DHAKA, (Reuters) – Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons  will not have his contract renewed when it expires at the end of June, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said yesterday.

Jamie Siddons

“It has been agreed that national team head coach Jamie  Siddons’ contract will not be extended,” Jalal Yunus, chairman  of the Bangladesh Cricket Board media committee, said in a  statement.

Under Australian Siddons, who took charge in November 2007  when he replaced Dav Whatmore, Bangladesh have won two tests and  31 one-day internationals.

Bangladesh suffered World Cup disappointment last month when  the co-hosts failed to reach the quarter-finals.

“We are really appreciative of Jamie’s contribution over the  last four years and the successes he has had with the national  team,” Yunus added.

“However, we feel the time is right to ring in changes in  the team management and support staff. We are going to invite  applications for the head coach’s position very soon.”

Siddons’ final game in charge will be the third and final  one-day international against Australia  today.

Bowling coach Ian Pont and fielding coach Julien Fountain will also not be retained.