Bangladesh cricket is not exactly known for being static, and the latest moves from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) certainly indicate otherwise. The BCB has recently appointed one of the world’s leading curators, engaged a power-hitting expert, and enlisted a leading consultant in terms of anti-corruption, all of which have caused fans to stand up and take notice. In addition, Dhaka Metropolis has just been dropped to make room for the new kid on the block, Mymensingh.
This is not just some administration shuffling—it is a statement of intent. If the BCB continues to get it right, this could be a serval turning point for cricket in Bangladesh.
Strengthening the Shield: Alex Marshall Joins the Fight Against Corruption
To be frank, when it comes to speculative corruption, Bangladeshi cricket has had enough hiccups over the years to make an alcoholic blush. Investigations spanning the 2024–25 BPL and the Dhaka Premier League have kept the BCB’s anti-corruption unit buzzing like a packed tea stall in Mirpur on game day. Now, enter Alex Marshall.
Marshall isn’t your typical consultant—having led the ICC’s anti-corruption unit, he’s familiar with every trick players use to bend the rules. His one-year consultancy is focused on “developing” BCB’s anti-corruption unit, and the board has even called in the ICC integrity unit to oversee BPL. That’s like bringing in Batman and Commissioner Gordon to clean up Gotham—only this Gotham is cracked out in cricket whites.
Power at the Crease: Julian Wood’s Short but Impactful Stint
If there is one noticeable shortcoming in Bangladesh’s batting, it is the difficulty in consistently clearing the rope in T20 cricket. The BCB decided to address that issue by recruiting Julian Wood for three months. Known for his power hitting, Wood has also lent his expertise as a consultant to Sri Lanka Cricket.
Wood’s job will be to help Bangladesh find some power in the middle order and ultimately give the batters the tools to transform those frustrating singles into massive sixes. It is like a link between a cricketing gym trainer and simply a biceps machine, but instead of biceps, they are being trained on the strike rate.
Turf Wars: Tony Hemming Returns
The pitch is where all cricket plays out, and Tony Hemming is the guy who knows how to set it. After a year in Pakistan, Hemming has returned home to take up a two-year post as head of turf management. This means all international fields will be under his watch as well as local curators, with an emphasis on training the local curators to a world standard.
But there’s another story—what of Gamini Silva, the Shere Bangla curator? In the meantime, Gamini is handed a 12-month extension, but the future lies with Hemming’s views. If Hemming’s previous experience in Bangladesh prevails as a guide, we may see pitches that finally deliver a balance between bat and ball.
The BCB’s numerous movements—Marshall for anti-corruption, Wood for batting potency, Hemming for pitch perfection—are not merely recent appointments, but a signal that the board genuinely wants to raise standards on and off the field.
Whether these moves contribute to a stronger, cleaner, and more competitive Bangladesh team remains to be seen, but either way, fans will be paying attention. What do you think? Are these the hires that take Bangladesh cricket to the next level, or are they just another chapter in the board’s revolving door?
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