'I think it got to me': Coach Allan Donald to step down from Bangladesh Cricket role after CWC 23

Bangladesh led by Shakib Al Hasan has had a forgettable campaign in the ongoing ODI World Cup and have been only able to win two games out of the eight played. After defeating Afghanistan in their first match, Shakib Al Hasan and Co. lost six matches on the trot and became the first team to get eliminated from the tournament. The team also garnered headlines during the BAN vs SL CWC 2023 match when they timed out Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews and the act was considered against the ‘spirit of cricket’. 

3 things you need to know

• Bangladesh will play their final CWC 2023 match against Australia 
• Bangladesh will want to finish in the top seven of the CWC 2023 by winning the BAN vs AUS CWC 2023 match
• Bangladesh has only defeated Australia once in ODI cricket 

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Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Donald to step down from position after disastrous CWC 2023 campaign 

While speaking to ESPNcricinfo, South African great and Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Donald has revealed that he will step from his post after the 2023 ODI World Cup. Allan Donald said: 

During the World Cup, I was the first one to accept a contract verbally. I didn't sign a contract but I was ready to go back to Dhaka to sign the contract for a year's extension. I was excited to crack on and see how we can expand this fast-bowling group even further. I have had time in the World Cup to reflect on that. 

My immediate thought was that 12 months looks like a long time. The schedule looks very hectic. I'd better start thinking about my family. I got a two-year-old grandson who I miss dearly. I have been away for 82 days on the bounce. I think it got to me a little bit.

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Bangladesh aims to finish the CWC 2023 campaign with a win? 

After a disastrous campaign in the ongoing ODI World Cup, the Bangladesh cricket team will face Australia in its last match of the tournament. The Shakib Al Hasan-led side has only been able to defeat the five-time world champions once in their history of ODI cricket and it will be a tough task for them to finish the CWC 2023 campaign with a win.