Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons Speed temporarily the Sri Lanka to attend a medical appointment planned in London, putting swirling rumors on a possible urgent performance revision meeting with the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Simmons, who took care of this year, should return to Sri Lanka by July 7Just in time for the Third Odi of the series. The team should play three T20 internationals after the conclusion of the ODI series.
Not a reminder – just a reprogrammed meeting
In the midst of increasing speculation in the circles of the media and cricket that Simmons was recalled by the president of the BCB, Aminul Islam, to discuss training performances, Nafees Iqbal team manager Clarified the situation on Friday.
“”Phil Simmons will tour for two days for personal reasons,Nafees told journalists. “He had an appointment with the doctor in February, but he missed this due to the Champions Trophy. Now, appointment with doctors cannot be changed. He tried to postpone him, but he couldn’t do it. Before the start of the tour, he spoke with the board of directors in this regard and planned accordingly. He leaves today and will return on July 7. »»
This puts an end to theories that the short absence of Simmons was disciplinary or linked to performance. Instead, it seems that it is a long -delayed medical examination that could simply not be postponed.
Bangladesh is struggling
The short absence of Simmons arrives at a time when the Bangladesh national team is looking for a form. Despite a promise in the opening TestWho ended with a draw, Bangladesh failed to capitalize on this momentum, lose the second test And therefore the two -game series.
The team’s misfortunes also continued in the limited format. In the First OdiBangladesh suffered an astonishing collapse after a promising start, which led to a disappointing loss which now exerts additional pressure on the remaining games of the series.
With Simmons briefly away, assistant coaches and team management should guide the team through the preparations of the second ODI. However, its presence will be missed, especially given the challenges the team is faced both in shape and confidence.
Return of timed simmons for crucial matches
Simmons’ return moment is probably strategic. His scheduled arrival July 7 Alignments with proof at the Third and last ODIA game that could prove to be crucial depending on the result of the second game. After the ODI series, Bangladesh will play Three T20isAnd Simmons should supervise preparations and strategies for the shorter format.
Although the brief departure of the coach should not considerably disrupt the team’s operations, the current decrease in the team’s performance raises questions about the question of whether their leadership can quickly put things back on the right track.
Ahead
The Bangladesh camp hopes to find the pace in the absence of Simmons, senior players and support staff who should play a more important role in the motivation and organization of the team. Despite the recent setbacks, the team always has the opportunity to save the tour and create a dynamic before the T20 series.
As for Simmons, it is unlikely that the short medical examination eclipses its longer -term goals with the team. But with a difficult series in progress and the fans expecting more coherent performance, the pressure will be on players and coaches to quickly transform things upon return.
For the moment, the emphasis is on grouping, stabilization of performance and the preparation of upcoming battles, both on and off the field.