Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Bangladesh Cricket Board has signed Simon Taufel on a two-year deal to help improve local umpiring standards.

The former Australian official, once regarded as the best in the game, is set to land in Dhaka on September 13 to take charge of his new role.

There had been talk earlier of a three-year arrangement, but the board confirmed after its latest meeting that the contract will run for two.

Taufel will meet BCB officials the day after his arrival to set out the details of his work, including how many assistants he will have and when he will begin full-time duties.

Taufel, 53, is a familiar name in world cricket. He stood in his first ODI in 1999 and a Test a year later, rising quickly to the ICC's elite panel. From ...