Dhaka: Bangladesh cricket authorities said today they were in talks with former South African batsman Gary Kirsten to hire him as a team consultant for an extended period.
Bangladesh have been looking for a head coach for the national cricket team since October, after former Sri Lankan opener Chandika Hathurusingha stepped down.
But Bangladesh Cricket Board spokesperson Jalal Yunus said they had offered Kirsten a different role unlike that of a head coach.
"He is on our list but he will come only as a team consultant," said Jalal Yunus on Tuesday.