Bangladesh Cricket Coach Hathurusinghe Fired Over Misconduct Allegations

Chandika Hathurusinghe has been dismissed following accusations of assaulting a player and excessive absences.

Overview

Chandika Hathurusinghe, Bangladesh's cricket coach, was suspended for 48 hours before being dismissed due to allegations of misconduct.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board cited two main reasons for his dismissal: an alleged assault on a player and taking unauthorized leaves exceeding his contract terms.
Reports suggest Hathurusinghe slapped player Nasum Ahmed, leading to an internal investigation by the board.
Phil Simmons, former West Indies coach, will step in as interim head coach until the Champions Trophy in February.
Despite a historic 2-0 test series win over Pakistan, Bangladesh's recent performance under Hathurusinghe included losses in India and a poor World Cup showing.