Dhaka, April 15 -- Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has dismissed concerns that the rapid leadership changes within the national cricket board are destabilising his squad, insisting the team remains strictly focused on Friday's ODI series opener against a seemingly depleted New Zealand.

The three-match ODI series begins on Friday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

Speaking at a press conference in Mirpur on Wednesday, Simmons addressed the recent administrative upheaval that saw former captain Tamim Iqbal assume the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) presidency on April 7, replacing Aminul Islam Bulbul.

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