The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled a series of decisive moves aimed at strengthening both its governance structure and domestic cricket framework. In a marathon six-hour meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, chaired virtually by BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul from Australia, the board announced major appointments and an important expansion to its first-class structure.
Among the key decisions, the BCB confirmed the hiring of Alex Marshall, the former head of the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit, as a consultant for one year. Marshall’s expertise will be used to overhaul and modernize anti-corruption measures within Bangladesh cricket, reinforcing transparency and integrity at every level of the game.
In a bid to boost technical capacity, Julian Wood, the world-renowned power-hitting coach, has been appointed for a three-month stint to introduce advanced batting techniques and aggressive stroke-play into the national team’s training. His arrival is seen as a timely move to sharpen Bangladesh’s competitive edge in limited-overs formats.
Additionally, Tony Hemmings has been reappointed as head of turf management for a two-year term. Hemmings will supervise the preparation and upkeep of pitches across all major venues while mentoring local ground staff to ensure consistent, high-quality playing surfaces.
The BCB also made a historic domestic cricket decision—introducing Mymensingh as a new first-class team, replacing Dhaka Metropolis in the National Cricket League. This expansion aims to decentralize opportunities, develop regional talent, and create a more competitive environment in the country’s domestic setup. The inclusion of Mymensingh is expected to strengthen the talent pipeline and offer young cricketers from emerging areas a clear path to higher levels of the game.
By combining world-class expertise in coaching, infrastructure management, and anti-corruption with structural reforms in domestic cricket, the BCB has made clear its intention to raise both the quality and credibility of the sport in Bangladesh. These changes mark a significant step toward building a stronger, more transparent, and performance-driven cricket ecosystem for the future.