Aminul Islam, the newly appointed president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), draws on his extensive coaching experience to lead a “quick T20 innings” during his limited tenure as the chief. Elected as the 17th president of the BCB, Aminul took leave from his role as an ICC development manager in Melbourne to take over from Faruque Ahmed, who was removed after the sports ministry terminated his directorship.
Without specifying the duration of his role, Aminul intends to improve Bangladesh cricket’s standards. “I have been elected as the BCB president, but it’s not for three months,” he explained. “My stint with the ICC has taught me a lot about management, and I’m grateful to work for my country. I do not have an agreement that specifies a timeframe; I will be here based on my needs.”
Aminul, renowned as Bangladesh’s first Test centurion, assumes leadership amid expectations of overseeing the upcoming board elections. “I want to emphasize that cricket is for everyone,” he noted. With experience working alongside nations at various cricketing levels, Aminul plans to utilise his expertise to broaden the sport’s reach within Bangladesh, fulfilling the promises made to the ICC back in 2000.
“My skillset is a package,” he remarked. “Having worked in countries such as India and Pakistan, as well as in lesser cricketing regions like Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, I aim to apply these experiences to Bangladesh. Our initial priority remains spreading cricket across the nation. Regional cricket bodies and a robust coaching system are in the pipeline, enhancing the competitiveness at all levels to unearth raw talent.”
Aminul stressed the importance of collaborative efforts with the board directors, in contrast to his predecessor, who reportedly was asked not to engage with directors from the Nazmul Hassan era. “I won’t need to work as intensely as a coach but will provide direction. We are a team, and I plan to harness everyone’s energy and experience to move forward. I am eager to learn more about cricket within Bangladesh.”
As Aminul takes on this brief yet strategic role, the focus remains on decentralising cricket and building an inclusive framework that can nurture budding talent from across the nation.
