The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Newly appointed national cricket coach Jamie Siddons arrived here Sunday from Australia to prepare the Bangladesh side ahead of their upcoming tour to New Zealand.

Siddons, who left here for Australia on October 30 after signing a two-year deal with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), is expected to supervise the national camp from the 1st week of December.

Prior to the national camp, the former assistant coach of Australia will see the cricketers in action in the 6th round of the National Cricket League.

In the 6th round matches beginning on Tuesday, league leaders Khulna Division (62 points) will play holders Dhaka Division (47) at the Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Khulna, Rajshahi Division (55) face lowly Sylhet Division (25) at the Narayanganj Osmani Stadium in Fatullah, while Chittagong Division (37) meet Barisal Division (46) at the BKSP ground in Savar.