Bangladesh’s international coaching story began in the 1990s as they moved through ICC associate ranks to full member status (Test status in 2000). The country has used a mix of foreign and local coaches; early overseas names helped win the ICC Trophy and get Bangladesh onto the world stage, while later appointments focused on consolidation and format-specific development. Below is a chronological list followed by short profiles in the same style as your India draft.
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Bangladesh National Cricket Team Coaches
| No. | Coach | Stint | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohinder Amarnath | 1994 | India |
| 2 | Gordon Greenidge | 1997 | West Indies |
| 3 | Eddie Barlow | 1999 – 2000 | South Africa |
| 4 | Sarwar Imran | 2000 | Bangladesh |
| 5 | Trevor Chappell | 2001 – 2002 | Australia |
| 6 | Mohsin Kamal | 2002 – 2003 | Pakistan |
| 7 | Sarwar Imran (interim) | 2003 | Bangladesh |
| 8 | Dav Whatmore | 2003 – 2007 | Australia |
| 9 | Shaun Williams (interim) | 2007 | Australia |
| 10 | Jamie Siddons | 2007 – 2011 | Australia |
| 11 | Stuart Law | 2011 | Australia |
| 12 | Richard Pybus | 2011 – 2012 | England |
| 13 | Shane Jurgensen | 2012 – 2014 | Australia |
| 14 | Chandika Hathurusingha | 2014 – 2017 | Sri Lanka |
| 15 | Courtney Walsh (interim) | 2018 | West Indies |
| 16 | Richard Halsall (interim) | 2018 | Zimbabwe |
| 17 | Steve Rhodes | 2018 – 2019 | England |
| 18 | Khaled Mahmud (interim) | 2019 | Bangladesh |
| 19 | Russell Domingo | 2019 – 2022 | South Africa |
| 20 | Chandika Hathurusingha (2nd stint) | 2023 – 2024 | Sri Lanka |
| 21 | Phil Simmons (interim → retained) | 2024 – (retained to 2027) | West Indies / Trinidad & Tobago. |
Mohinder Amarnath (1994)
Former India all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath, a match-winner in the 1983 World Cup era had a short coaching assignment with Bangladesh in the mid-1990s (around the 1994 ICC Trophy) as the side tried to build a younger, more competitive squad. His stint was brief and linked to Bangladesh’s ICC Trophy campaign.
Gordon Greenidge (1997)
West Indian great Gordon Greenidge (one of the world’s finest opening batters in the 1970s – 80s) took charge in the late 1990s and played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s 1997 ICC Trophy success that helped them qualify for the 1999 World Cup, a landmark step on the road to full ICC membership.
Eddie Barlow (1999 – 2000)
South African all-rounder Eddie Barlow served as a coach around the turn of the millennium. Barlow was one of Bangladesh’s early foreign coaches during the period when the team was transitioning into a Test side and starting to play top-level events.
Sarwar Imran (2000; interim 2003)
A respected local coach, Sarwar Imran has been involved with Bangladesh coaching setups at various times including a role around 2000 and as an interim in 2003 and later with youth and domestic setups. His work has often been about bridging local talent into the senior national side.
Trevor Chappell (2001 – 2002)
Australian Trevor Chappell, better known in playing days for his batting and the controversial underarm incident in 1981 had a short spell coaching Bangladesh in the early 2000s. Chappell’s tenure included difficult tours and a steep learning curve as Bangladesh tried to adapt to full international schedules.
Mohsin Kamal (2002 – 2003)
Former Pakistan pacer Mohsin Kamal was appointed coach in 2002; his tenure ended after the 2003 World Cup when the board moved in a different direction following the team’s poor results in that tournament.
Sarwar Imran (interim, 2003)
Sarwar again served in an interim capacity during the transition after the 2003 World Cup while Bangladesh sought a long-term foreign appointment.
Dav Whatmore (2003 – 2007)
Dav Whatmore (Australia/Sri Lanka-born coach) is widely regarded as one of the architects of modern Bangladesh cricket. Appointed after the 2003 World Cup, he coached the side through a period of real progress (including improved ODI performances and World Cup upsets) and left in 2007 after helping raise standards and confidence in the team.
Shaun Williams (interim, 2007)
Australia’s Shaun Williams who had worked with Bangladesh’s youth groups briefly acted as interim head coach in 2007 while the board searched for a long-term successor to Whatmore; he led the side through the 2007 World T20 and a tour of Sri Lanka.
Jamie Siddons (2007 – 2011)
Jamie Siddons (Australia) took over in late 2007 and stayed through to 2011. He is credited with professionalising several aspects of the setup and developing younger batsmen during an important growth phase for Bangladesh cricket.
Stuart Law (2011)
Stuart Law, the experienced Australian domestic leader, had a brief spell as Bangladesh’s head coach in 2011 (a transitional appointment) before the board moved to another full-time foreign coach. Law’s coaching résumé includes strong domestic success in Australia and other international coaching roles.
Richard Pybus (2011 – 2012)
England-born Richard Pybus was appointed for 2011 – 12 in the board’s search for the right tactical fit; his stay was relatively short and the team continued to evolve with local and foreign support staff.
Shane Jurgensen (2012 – 2014)
Australian Shane Jurgensen, originally Bangladesh’s bowling coach, became head coach in 2012 and was confirmed in the role through 2013. Under him Bangladesh had some notable ODI series wins, but a mix of results and off-field issues saw him step down in 2014.
Chandika Hathurusingha (2014 – 2017)
Sri Lankan Chandika Hathurusingha’s first stint (2014 – 2017) is remembered for significant progress across formats Bangladesh became a more competitive side at home and abroad, and he helped develop a stronger top order and more flexible strategies. He later returned for a second spell in 2023.
Courtney Walsh (interim, 2018)
Legendary West Indian pacer Courtney Walsh (who had been bowling coach) served as interim head coach for the Nidahas Tri-Series in 2018 after Hathurusingha’s exit; Walsh’s presence brought experience and calm to a temporary transition.
Richard Halsall (interim, 2018)
Richard Halsall (Zimbabwean by birth) acted in an interim capacity in late 2017/early 2018 as the BCB shuffled coaching responsibilities; he’d previously worked in the country’s support staff.
Steve Rhodes (2018 – 2019)
Former England wicketkeeper Steve Rhodes was appointed in 2018 and led Bangladesh through the 2018 – 19 period (including a historic multi-nation ODI trophy in 2019). Rhodes left after the 2019 World Cup when the board decided to go in a different direction.
Khaled Mahmud (interim, 2019)
Bangladesh national (former captain) Khaled Mahmud served briefly as interim coach in 2019 during a coaching transition; he’s also been involved in BCB administration and domestic coaching.
Russell Domingo (2019 – 2022)
South African coach Russell Domingo was named head coach in August 2019 and led the side through a multi-year contract. Domingo’s tenure included a few landmark results, and he resigned at the end of 2022.
Chandika Hathurusingha (second stint, 2023 – 2024)
Hathurusingha returned in early 2023 for a two-year assignment; the second stint had mixed results and later became mired in controversy in October 2024 he was suspended on disciplinary grounds (BCB action), which led to a short-term coaching change.
Phil Simmons (appointed Oct 15, 2024 retained through 2027)
West Indies great Phil Simmons was appointed in October 2024 as head coach on a short-term deal after Hathurusingha’s suspension; the BCB later retained him through to the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup (announcement March 2025). Simmons brings long international coaching experience (Zimbabwe, Ireland, Afghanistan, West Indies).
