Aminul Islam Bulbul has been busy with various cricket developments since taking charge of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The former captain of the national team has worked for the ICC for a long time. Because of this, Bulbul has experience of working closely with many countries. This time, he talked about the formation, criteria and structure of the national team squad.
Speaking to the media yesterday (July 26), BCB President Bulbul cited the example of Afghanistan, saying, “Afghanistan used to scrutinize very strictly how emerging and hyperperformance teams would be formed and on what basis players from hyperperformance would go to the national team.” Bulbul believes that there should be a transparent and strict system in player selection, “There should be a system in team selection. Players can be given opportunities to play according to that. (To get into the team) they have to perform within that system and framework. Without that, we will lose our goal.”
The BCB chief said that if the domestic tournament format matches the international schedule, the preparation will be implemented properly. “The framework of domestic cricket has to be fixed in line with the national team’s game. For example, if our team goes to play the Asia Cup in the T20 format, then domestic cricket must be in the T20 format before the Asia Cup. Everything has to be analyzed in this way. We will implement everything gradually.”
FAQ
Who is Aminul Islam Bulbul?
Aminul Islam Bulbul is a former captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team and currently serves as the President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). He has also worked extensively with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
What did Bulbul say about the current state of Bangladesh cricket development?
Bulbul emphasized the need for a transparent and structured system to develop and select players for the national team, ensuring that performance within a defined framework is the key criterion.
Why did Bulbul mention Afghanistan in his statement?
He cited Afghanistan as an example of how a rigorous and systematic approach to player development and selection has helped them build a strong national team.
What kind of system does Bulbul suggest for team selection?
Bulbul advocates for a clear and performance-based pathway where players must prove themselves in domestic and hyper-performance squads before being considered for the national team.
