 Mushtaq has been working overtime with Panesar this week
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England spin coach Mushtaq Ahmed is to extend his stay on the tour of the West Indies until midway through the four-match Test series.
The former Pakistan bowler had been scheduled to spend the 10-day warm-up period in St Kitts before departing.
But his impact on the squad, particularly the spinners, convinced the tour management to retain him.
"He's created a really good impression with everybody on the tour," said ECB managing director Hugh Morris.
"His experience and skill at international level has led us to the conclusion he would be valuable to have around for a longer period of time."
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Having being an international player he knows what this is all about
Monty Panesar
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England have three spin bowlers on the tour: Monty Panesar, Graeme Swann and rookie Yorkshire leg-spinner Adil Rashid.
Panesar, who has been working overtime with Mushtaq over the past week, said: "It's been great having Mushtaq with us, and I've really enjoyed both his company and the way he's been coaching us.
"For me, it has been a good experience so far - and it is great to see that he is going to be around for a few more weeks.
Panesar claimed seven wickets in a crushing victory over a St Kitts & Nevis XI earlier this week but was rested for the second warm-up match with West Indies A, which began on Thursday.
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This has afforded him more one-on-one time with Mushtaq, who has 185 Test wickets to his name.
"He has been talking a lot to me about the artistry of spin bowling," added Panesar. "Having been an international player, he knows what this is all about."
England will also retain fielding coach Richard Halsall until after the first Test, Morris confirmed.
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