A Bangladesh Cricket Board official said on Thursday that the board has decided to extend Mohammad Ashraful's role as batting coach, reports Cricbuzz.
Ashraful had initially been added to the support staff only for the home series against Ireland, but BCB's cricket operations chairman told the online sports portal that the former national captain will continue in the position going forward.
The online sports portal understands Ashraful will be part of the team management for the upcoming T20 World Cup and is expected to receive another extension after the tournament. His stint could run through to the 2027 ODI World Cup, subject to the team's performance.
"Ashraful will continue as our batting coach," Nazmul said. "Well, it's his early days as a coach, but I've been hearing him talk for a long time. He talks on TV, says this and that, and I also talk to him. I think he is a very potential coach.
"Understanding batting is one thing, coaching is another. The characteristics needed for coaching are in him. He has a real interest in it. He's not coming here just to make or secure a career. He enjoys it and he is learning very fast. He is doing well."
Nazmul also confirmed that Mohammad Salahuddin will continue as senior assistant coach. Cricbuzz has learnt that his resignation, tendered after the Ireland series, was not accepted by the board, and he later changed his mind after discussions with senior officials regarding his future in the national set-up.
Ashraful to continue as Tigers' batting coach
FE Team | Published: December 04, 2025 22:37:29
Ashraful to continue as Tigers' batting coach
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