Agency :
Bangladesh’s Senior Assistant Coach Mohammad Salahuddin is set on building a legacy that could transform the standing of local coaches within national cricket.
Salahuddin, who will start his role with the national team on their upcoming West Indies tour in November, previously worked as Bangladesh’s assistant and fielding coach from 2006 to 2010.
“The main reason for my new involvement is that for a long time, I’ve been hearing that ‘the board will give local coaches a platform,'” Salahuddin said via a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) video posted on Friday.
For Salahuddin it’s goes beyond coaching, it’s an opportunity to build confidence within Bangladesh’s coaching ranks and showcase their ability to thrive at the top level.
“If I can show them the way, even if it’s for a limited period, that our local coaches can also do well at this level, it will increase the board’s trust in future coaches, as well as the public’s faith in them,” added the former Singapore coach, who is one of the most successful local coaches, having won multiple Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League titles.
“Additionally, it will boost the coaches’ own confidence, showing that we too can perform well on the international stage. A significant responsibility has fallen on me to pave the way for our coaches. I am embracing this as a challenge,” he added.