Aaqib Javed declines Bangladesh’s bowling coach offer

Aaqib Javed, the former Pakistan fast bowler, who was contacted by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) with a proposal to take over as the bowling coach of the national side, has reportedly turned down the offer.

Javed joined Lahore Qalandars, the Pakistan Super League franchise, as the director of their cricket operations, and wants to focus on the same without too many distractions. Forfeiting the post of United Arab Emirates’ head coach in April earlier this year, Javed said he may be interested in consulting, but will not take up a full-time role.

“I have recently joined Lahore Qalandars and started working from last Friday only, so it’s not possible for me to take any other job,” Javed was quoted saying byESPNCricinfo on Monday (June 6). “But I may be open for a short-term coaching consultant job after the second edition of PSL, not as full-time [coach].”

Since taking over the role of head coach of UAE in March 2012, Javed has seen the side qualify for the 2014 ICC Under-19 World Cup, 2014 ICC World Twenty20, 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup as well as the recent qualification to compete in the 2016 ACC Asia Cup. With him declining the offer, the Bangladesh board is now seeking other candidates.