"It is a great honour": Venkatesh Prasad

Bangalore, Apr 7 (UNI) Former Junior Coach Venkatesh Prasad termed as great honour his appointment as Team India Bowling Coach for Bangladesh tour.

Reacting to his appointment by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), he said that ''it is indeed a great honour. I am looking forward to the opportunity of interacting with the Indian players especially the bowlers''.

Prasad, who is currently with the Karnataka Team in Twenty20 tournament in Vishakapatnam, said that '' it gives an opportunity to use all the coaching experience I gained over the years''.

Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Hon Secretary Brijesh Patel welcomed the Board's decision to appoint Prasad as bowling coach.

Speaking to UNI here, he described the BCCI decision as a ''good one'' and it was a great opportunity for the former pacer from the State to contribute to the Indian team. The experience of Prasad, having played so many matches for the country, would definitely come in handy for the Indian team, especially the bowling attack, he added.

Mr Patel also welcomed the BCCI's decision to opt for a fielding coach.

UNI