Walsh, whose stint as West Indies' selector ended in August, will take over the new role in September. "Having watched Bangladesh cricket from afar over the years, they are a seriously talented bunch of players," Walsh said on Wednesday (August 31). "Chandika Hathurusingha has done a wonderful job thus far as Head Coach so hopefully I can complement his skills and continue the positive progress.
"Obviously the West Indies is my home but the chance to go in a new direction in coaching at the international level with a talented group, was one I couldn't let that opportunity pass."
This will be his maiden major coaching role after his retirement in 2001, when he was the leading wicket-taker in Tests. Walsh has since, been involved in various administration roles including mentor with the Caribbean Premier League's Jamaica Tallawahs, the national board's selector and the manager of the national Under-19 side.
Walsh finished his career with 519 Test wickets and 227 One-Day International ones in a career that spanned over 17 years. He was also named as one of Wisden's Cricketers of the year in 1987.
He will join the team ahead of England's tour, who have decided to go ahead with travelling to the Asian nation after initial apprehensions following the Dhaka attack in July.
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