Former Zimbabwean cricketer Richard Halsall has resigned as Bangladesh national team’s fielding coach on Tuesday. BCB accepted the resignation of National Team Assistant Coach Richard Halsall and confirmed it through a media release.

BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury said: “Richard has officially submitted his resignation. We understand that his decision is from family considerations and he wishes to stay close to home especially to be by the side of his ailing father. The Board respects his priorities and has accepted the resignation.

"Richard has been an integral member of the Bangladesh Team Management during the last four years and part of many successes of the National Team. The Board would like to thank Richard for his contribution to Bangladesh cricket and wishes him the very best for his future.”    

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) assigned Richard Halsall as National Team fielding consultant before the away series against the West Indies in 2014.

Halsall performed the role of England Cricket Team’s assistant coach from 2011 to 2014. From 1998 to 2006 he had held the position of Sussex County Cricket Club fielding coach and he was England fielding coach from 2008- 2010. Halsall also coached the England U-15 team in 2006-07.

Halsall thanked the BCB and stated, “I wish to thank the Board for four brilliant years with the National Team. I have worked alongside some excellent colleagues, and have had so many opportunities to grow and develop in my career.