Dhaka, March 26 -- Phil Simmons will continue as Bangladesh's head coach for the next two years until the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Simmons was initially appointed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in an interim role until the recently concluded Champions Trophy. The Bangladesh board then offered him a longer contract that would keep him with the Tigers for the next two years.

"I am delighted to be given the opportunity to work with Bangladesh cricket on a long-term basis. The talent within this team is undeniable, and I believe we have the potential to achieve great things together. I am looking forward to the journey ahead," the 61-year-old said as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

"Having worked with some exceptional players already, I can se...