Hannan Sarkar becomes coach of BD U-17 Cricket team

June 16, 2025

Sports Reporter:

Former selector of Bangladesh Cricket team and former player of Bangladesh Cricket team Hannan Sarkar has become the coach of Bangladesh Under-17 Cricket team. Hannan Sarkar left the post of selector recently. After starting as a coach Hannan Sarkar got success as Dhaka Abahani Limited emerged the champions in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) Cricket. Some cricket lovers and some cricket critics have been impressed after watching his coaching and his planning. Legends of Rupganj have recruited him as the coach of that team for the upcoming DPL Cricket.

Hannan Sarkar left the post of the selector of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to contribute something special in coaching. President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Aminul Islam Bulbul has given him opportunity to work with young cricketers. Hannan Sarkar will work under the supervision of BCB’s Game Development department for the youngsters. Hannan Sarkar said, ” I left the post of selector to give full attention in coaching and also contribute something special in Bangladesh’s cricket. So, I worked for Dhaka Abahani Limited and they became champions in DPL Cricket under supervision of my coaching.”

“After that I want to join the BCB for coaching. I think I shall get chance to work in the High Performance (HP) Department. But I didn’t get chance to work in HP Department as a lot of coaches are working in the HP Department. The BCB has given me chance to work in the age group level cricket. So, I want that I shall work with the youngsters and contribute something special in Bangladesh’s cricket,” he added. An Under-16 Challenger Series will start at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) today. A total of three teams will take part in the age group level tournament. Hannan Sarkar will choose the players for Bangladesh Under-17 Cricket team.

Hannan said, ” I have some plans and dreams to give a special contribution in Bangladesh’s cricket. I hope the age group level training will help me to fulfill my dreams.”