Miandad might replace Greenidge

8220;Miandad is one of the most shrewd cricketing brains in Asia and we shall be delighted if he accepts the offer to coach Bangladesh,8221; the official said today.

Greenidge was given notice of the termination of his contract on the eve of Bangladesh8217;s shock 62-run win over Pakistan yesterday.

The BCB official rejected speculation that Miandad had already accepted Bangladesh8217;s offer and Greendige was sacked only after getting a commitment from Miandad. 8220;No, Miandad hasn8217;t yet accepted the proposal, but we are hopeful,8221; he said.

Bangladesh8217;s captain Aminul Islam said he had heard that Miandad was being hired as the new coach.

8220;I8217;ve heard about him replacing Greenidge but nothing more,8221; Islam said. 8220;Miandad is one of Asian cricket8217;s biggest all-time stars and will surely provide us a big boost if he comes in as our coach.8221;

8220;If the board seeks my opinion, I8217;ll say that we go for him.8221;

Islam said Greenidge had played a significant role in shaping the team and the players shared their biggest triumph with him.

The BCB moved to end Greenidge8217;s tenure because officials were convinced the former West Indies opener had lost interest in the job.

Board president Saber Hussain Chowdhury said Greenidge will keep his main job as the BCB8217;s coaching director but would no longer be associated with the team.