Nic Pothas joined the Bangladesh coaching setup in 2023. © AFP
Bangladesh's assistant coach Nic Pothas has resigned from his position citing family reasons. Pothas, who joined the Bangladesh coaching staff in 2023, was initially contracted to serve until March 2026. However, the former South African batsman chose to step down before the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
"Yes, his contract ran until 2026, but he resigned due to family reasons," confirmed BCB cricket operations in-charge Shahriar Nafees in a statement to Cricbuzz on Friday.
Pothas expressed similar sentiments in a post on his Facebook page:
"Like all good things, this too must come to an end. I've had an amazing time with some great people while with @bcb_tigers_official. We've broken many records along the way, made history, and created amazing memories. Now it's time to spend some quality time at home and see what the next chapter holds. I wish everyone at Bangladesh Cricket the very best for an exciting year ahead. I'll miss you," Pothas wrote.
In a coaching career spanning over a decade, Pothas has served as head coach for both the West Indies (2018-2019) and Sri Lanka (2017-2018). He has also worked as an assistant coach, fielding coach, and lead fielding coach for these teams. Before joining Bangladesh, he was the wicketkeeping coach at Hampshire County Cricket Club. During his playing career, Pothas, a right-handed batsman, represented South Africa in three ODIs and amassed over 16,000 runs in first-class and List A cricket.
Recently, the BCB appointed Mohammad Salahuddin as senior assistant coach. Salahuddin also served as batting coach during Bangladesh's tour of the West Indies.
Bangladesh's assistant coach Nic Pothas has resigned from his position citing family reasons. Pothas, who joined the Bangladesh coaching staff in 2023, was initially contracted to serve until March 2026. However, the former South African batsman chose to step down before the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
"Yes, his contract ran until 2026, but he resigned due to family reasons," confirmed BCB cricket operations in-charge Shahriar Nafees in a statement to Cricbuzz on Friday.
Pothas expressed similar sentiments in a post on his Facebook page:
"Like all good things, this too must come to an end. I've had an amazing time with some great people while with @bcb_tigers_official. We've broken many records along the way, made history, and created amazing memories. Now it's time to spend some quality time at home and see what the next chapter holds. I wish everyone at Bangladesh Cricket the very best for an exciting year ahead. I'll miss you," Pothas wrote.
In a coaching career spanning over a decade, Pothas has served as head coach for both the West Indies (2018-2019) and Sri Lanka (2017-2018). He has also worked as an assistant coach, fielding coach, and lead fielding coach for these teams. Before joining Bangladesh, he was the wicketkeeping coach at Hampshire County Cricket Club. During his playing career, Pothas, a right-handed batsman, represented South Africa in three ODIs and amassed over 16,000 runs in first-class and List A cricket.
Recently, the BCB appointed Mohammad Salahuddin as senior assistant coach. Salahuddin also served as batting coach during Bangladesh's tour of the West Indies.