BCB to host elite batting programme and level three coaching course in September

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced two key development initiatives for the month of September: an elite-level batting workshop and a Level Three coaching course. Both are designed to strengthen the technical and coaching infrastructure of Bangladesh cricket.

At a press briefing held at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, BCB Director Nazmul Abedeen Fahim confirmed the news:

"A world-class, three-day batting programme will take place in September. Two globally renowned coaches will conduct the programme, targeting players from various levels – from elite to junior internationals – along with their coaches. We are very excited about this because we haven't seen such a high-standard programme in Bangladesh before."

Fahim identified Ashwell Ross, a respected Australian batting coach, as one of the key instructors for the workshop.

"Ashwell Ross is one of the finest coaches in this area. He will be joined by another expert, and together they will deliver the programme."

In the same month, BCB will organise its first Level Three coaching course to be conducted independently—outside the frameworks of the ICC and ACC.

"Back in 2009, there was a similar course, but that was held under the ICC and ACC. This time, the initiative is ours. Australian educators will conduct the course here."

The course will be aimed at coaches currently operating at the elite level who have yet to attain Level Three certification. It is expected to include 20 to 25 participants, both from within and outside the cricket board.

"We currently have about 8 to 10 Level Three coaches in the country. But beyond them, there are many coaching at the elite level who haven't completed the course. Some are from within the board, and others operate independently. This course will cater to both groups."

In a related development, Fahim announced that former ICC elite umpire Simon Taufel has been signed on a two-year contract to oversee umpiring and officiating development across Bangladesh.

"Taufel will play a key role in the umpiring and match officials department. He will be responsible for assessment, evaluation, grading – essentially across all segments."

The initiative is designed not just to raise standards but also to develop local expertise that can sustain progress beyond Taufel's contract.

"He'll also involve local technical staff to ensure knowledge transfer, so that the system can eventually become self-sufficient. We hope that even after Taufel leaves, the process will continue with our own trained resources."

These decisions reflect BCB's strategic focus on coaching excellence and officiating integrity, as part of its long-term cricketing vision.