Bangladesh’s batting failures have been a consistent feature in almost all the recent series. It is also the center of discussion in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. The BCB had announced plans to appoint a batting coach to overcome the inconsistent performance of the batters. Meanwhile, it is being heard that they will appoint Julian Wood, a famous coach for power hitting.
Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the third and final match of the T20 series today (Wednesday). The Tigers will return home tomorrow after completing the series. However, Liton Das and his team will not get a chance to rest after returning home. Bangladesh will play a three-match T20 series against Pakistan at home from July 20.
After that, the cricketers will get a few days of rest. Since there is no international series in August, the BCB is thinking of holding a skill camp with the national team cricketers. Because, the Asia Cup will be held again in the T20 format in September. The BCB is going to appoint a new coach to increase the power hitting ability of the cricketers in the format.
Bangladesh is going to hire Julian Wood, who worked on power hitting with IPL franchise Punjab Kings. BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Nazmul Abedin Fahim told Dhaka Post. He said, “We are in discussions to bring him in. The final has not happened, but we hope it will happen. The plan is that he will join the Bangladesh team’s camp in August.”
Apart from the IPL, former England cricketer Julian Wood has coaching experience in several other franchise tournaments. Apart from this, he can also be called the architect of the transformation of the England team that won the ODI and T20 World Cups. He has worked in several teams in the country’s domestic competition. The term ‘power hitting’ in T20 is mainly the brainchild of Wood. Julian Wood, who worked in the Big Bash, PSL and IPL, came to the BPL as the batting coach of Sylhet Sunrisers and the head coach of Chittagong Challengers.
FAQ
Who is Julian Wood?
Julian Wood is a former English cricketer and experienced batting coach known for his expertise in limited-overs cricket.
Why does BCB want to hire Julian Wood?
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) aims to improve the team’s batting performance in T20 matches by bringing in Wood’s coaching skills.
What role will Julian Wood have with the Bangladesh team?
He is expected to join as a batting consultant or coach, focusing on enhancing the players’ T20 batting techniques and strategies.
Has Julian Wood worked with other international teams before?
Yes, Wood has experience coaching and consulting with various cricket teams and franchises globally.
How will hiring Julian Wood benefit Bangladesh’s T20 team?
His expertise can help players develop better shot selection, power hitting, and adaptability, which are crucial for T20 success.
