Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful, in many people's eyes still the best batsman the country has produced, is set to serveas the national team's batting coach for the upcoming home series against Ireland, while former spinner and current BCB Director Abdur Razzak will serve as team director.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made the appointments at its board meeting on Monday night, confirmed by Media Committee Chairman Amzad Hossain following the session.The Ireland series, featuring two Tests and three T20 Internationals, begins later this month.Ashraful, once the youngest centurion in Test history, will take on his first coaching assignment with the senior national team.

He is currently Head Coach of Baris...