Joshi to join Tigers' camp

Former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi will arrive today to join Bangladesh's camp as a spin bowling coach for the two-match series against Australia.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made a short-term contract with the 47-year-old, who played 15 Tests and 69 ODIs for India, after their first choice Stuart MacGill, the former Australia leg-spinner, was reluctant to join the Tigers ahead of the two-match Test series.

When contacted BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said: "Yes, the spin bowling coach is coming to assist the team for the home series against Australia."

The first Test will take place at Mirpur from August 27 and the second Test will be played at Chittagong from September 4.