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Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu and former Australian high performance coach Andy Cottam are set to take over as cricket coaches of Bangladesh Institute of Sports Education (BKSP). BKSP have already signed an informal agreement with Taibu. However, after coming to Bangladesh, the former Zimbabwe captain will have formal contract, while Cottam’s matter is still on discussion.

Taibu made his international debut in 2001, Taibu took over as Zimbabwe's Test captain in 2004 at the age of just 20. Which was the record for the youngest Test captain until 2019. Rashid Khan broke this record by captaining Afghanistan against Bangladesh in 2019.

Taibu is currently unable to come to Bangladesh for visa purpose. However, the former wicketkeeper is hopeful that he will set foot in Bangladesh within this week. Taibu has confirmed to Cricfrenzy that the contract with BKSP has been completed.

“Yes, I am coming to Bangladesh as a coach of BKSP. My contract with them [BKSP] has been completed. I have not been able to come yet due to visa. But I hope to set foot in Bangladesh this week. I am looking forward to working with the youth here. And I'm really excited” said Taibu.

In this regard, BKSP Director Brigadier General Md. Rashidul Hasan confirmed the matter Cricfrenzy as he said "Not only Taibu, we have contacted with another coach Andy Cottam. He will also come with Taibur.

“We spoke to Taibu in an email. Everything is fine with him. He will come to Bangladesh and sign a formal agreement. I can't confirm when Cottam will come.”

Taibu, who said goodbye to international cricket in 2012, has played 28 Tests, 150 ODIs and 17 International T20s. He has scored 1546 runs in Tests, 3393 runs in ODIs and 259 runs in T20s.