Streak plans to focus on pace bowlers

The newly-appointed Bangladesh bowling specialist coach Zimbabwean Heath Streak said he will work with eight to ten players especially to create a core group of fast bowlers, reports UNB.
"I want to work separately with eight to ten pacers, even though Bangladesh's strength is in spin bowling," Heath told reporters in the city Tuesday. "It needs long time to bring forward the pacers."
"I know, It's a tough job to set a specific plan fast. We will work accordingly." he said.
"I know there are huge expectations, the India series is coming up soon," Streak said. "But it doesn't matter who you are, these things take time. Experience doesn't happen overnight, you cannot go to a shopping mall and buy experience. Hopefully, when the World Cup comes we can see some consistency among the bowlers."
Heath wants to reduce Bangladesh's dependency on spin by creating a core group of fast bowlers. Streak has said he is also keen to embrace the wider role of finding new talent and make them ready for the top-level.
Citing the pitch condition of Bangladesh, Heath said, "Players here, are accustomed to play with the local pitch, which are not similar to other countries. As a result Bangladesh bowlers have to face tough challenge abroad which is difficult to overcome."
He said, "In the last World T20, I have seen good pitch. Hope I'll get likewise in future. Actually, pacers need pitch where they will feel comfortable."
"To achieve good standard Bangladesh team needs continuity in international cricket," he said.
Streak will team up with Chandika Hathurusinghe, Bangladesh's new head coach, who is set to join the squad next week. He said it is paramount that the pair puts forward a similar message to the team.
Heath said, "I will work with young people. It's a big challenge. I'll discuss with the newly appointed head coach, Chandika, to make a plan."
He also said, "I'll try to send the young players of Bangladesh abroad to take part in training, so that they can achieve more experience, I'll discuss it with the BCB."
Regarding language barrier, Heath said," Look, cricket itself is a global language. I think, it won't be a problem."
Heath, the former Zimbabwe captain and all-time leading all-rounder, arrived in Dhaka Monday night. He will work 450 days during the next two years, and will be in charge of overall bowling which includes the senior side as well as Bangladesh A and the National Cricket Academy.
Streak, is one of Zimbabwe's most acclaimed cricketers and also performed the role of bowling coach of the national team (between 2009 and 2013) after his retirement as player.
Heath, 40, played 65 Test matches and 189 ODIs during his career as player scoring 4,933 runs. He claimed 455 wickets in international cricket matches.