Mohammad Salahuddin, a popular face of domestic cricket, joined the coaching panel of the Bangladesh team in late 2024. The title was added to his name as senior assistant coach. Although Salahuddin had a contract with the BCB until the ICC Champions Trophy held in February-March of this year.
This time, the tenure of the Tiger coach has been extended. Salahuddin will be in charge of the national team until November 2027. A BCB director told Dhaka Post that verbal agreement was reached long ago. All that was left was formalities.
Meanwhile, Salahuddin’s current salary has increased from before and is now close to 1 million taka. Which was previously around 7-8 lakh taka. Initially, the contract was signed with Salahuddin until March 15, 2025. The term of the contract has been extended again.
Apart from this, the contract of the head coach of the Bangladesh national team, Phil Simmons, was also till the Champions Trophy. At that time, Farooq Ahmed was the BCB president. Simmons’ term was extended while he was in charge. The West Indies World Cup-winning coach will remain the head coach of the Tigers until the 2027 ODI World Cup.
FAQ
Who is Mohammad Salahuddin?
Mohammad Salahuddin is a renowned Bangladeshi cricket coach who has worked with several national and domestic players. He is currently the assistant coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team.
What role will Salahuddin play until 2027?
He will continue to serve as the assistant coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team, focusing on skill development and player performance.
Why was his contract extended?
His contract was extended based on his successful contributions to team development and the positive impact he’s had on players’ performance.
What does this extension mean for Bangladesh cricket?
This provides continuity in the coaching staff and strengthens long-term planning ahead of major international tournaments, including the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
