NEW DELHI: After withdrawing from the T20 World Cup due to the ICC's refusal to move their matches from India to Sri Lanka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has turned its attention inward, prioritising the overhaul of the country's cricket development system.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the BCB said it held extensive discussions on reinforcing Bangladesh's cricketing pathway, with emphasis on grassroots programmes, age-group competitions, and a structured long-term plan for coaching and player development.
The meeting involved a comprehensive review of the current grassroots and age-group cricket framework, evaluating its effectiveness while pinpointing areas that require improvement. The statement added that special focus was placed on re-examining the age-group selection process and undertaking a detailed assessment of existing age-verification mechanisms to strengthen transparency and credibility.
"Among the major points discussed was the proposal to introduce an incentive system for coaches who successfully develop players within their respective domains. The meeting also highlighted the importance of establishing a comprehensive player database covering all participants in domestic competitions to support long-term planning and performance tracking", the statement said.
Issues related to the salary structure of divisional and district coaches were discussed, along with the need to define a clear and structured career pathway for coaches to ensure professional growth and progression. It was further agreed that a Curriculum Review Committee should be formed to reassess and update the existing coaches' training and game education curriculum, it said.
The meeting also discussed the introduction of a National Cricket Academy programme for Under-23 players as part of the broader pathway framework.
The session was attended by BCB President Md Aminul Islam, Directors Nazmul Abedeen, Khaled Mashud, Khan Abdur Razzak, Amzad Hussain, CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury, Chairman of National Selection Panel Gazi Ashraf Hossain, Manager, Tournaments Abu Emam Mohammed Kawsar, National Team Senior Assistant Coach Mohammed Salahuddin, BCB Senior Coaches Mizanur Rahman Babul and Shohel Islam, National Selector Hasibul Hossain, National Team Batting Coach Mohammad Ashraful, BCB HP In-Charge Jamal Uddin Babu and Women's Cricket In-Charge Bulbul Bashar.
