Ramanayake returns as bowling coach

Sports Desk: Champaka Ramanayake is going to return as Bangladesh's bowling coach, according to ESPN Cricinfo, several Sri Lankan and Indian media.

Ramanayake resigned from Sri Lanka team after the series against Zimbabwe, citing personal reasons for ending a two-year stint following his reappointment in 2015.

It has been learnt that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is firm in its interest to bring him back under its wing.

However, it is not clear what role he is being offered but there's a strong suggestion, especially with Courtney Walsh's appointment as Bangladesh's bowling coach, that Ramanayake will be assigned to the BCB's high performance unit.

Ramanayake was the first bowling coach appointed by the BCB in March 2008 after heading Sri Lanka's fast-bowling academy for seven years.

He is highly regarded among the current lot of Bangladesh fast bowlers, particularly for guiding many of them in their youth during his stint. He has often been credited with the rise of Rubel Hossain and Shafiul Islam.

Sri Lanka has also appointed Chaminda Vaas as the side's bowling coach replacing Champaka Ramanayake on Friday.

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