The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named former national team captain Habibul Bashar as the head of women’s cricket, effective Tuesday, February 20. Habibul, who previously served on the national selection panel from 2016 to 2024, officially took on his new role during a meeting held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The meeting, chaired by Nadel Chowdhury, focused on outlining future strategies for women’s cricket

Nadel Chowdhury expressed his confidence in Habibul’s appointment, emphasizing the positive impact it would have on the women’s wing. He highlighted Habibul’s extensive experience and leadership qualities, considering them valuable assets for the development of women’s cricket in Bangladesh.

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In his new capacity, Habibul will be responsible for strategic planning, while David Moore, BCB’s program head, will handle communications with other cricket boards and the International Cricket Council (ICC). Together, under Habibul’s leadership, they aim to enhance the operational aspects of women’s cricket.

Excited about his new role, Habibul acknowledged the recent successes of women’s cricket as a motivating factor behind his decision. He expressed a keen interest in promoting women’s cricket at the grassroots level, particularly focusing on establishing school cricket programs for girls. Habibul emphasized the importance of expanding opportunities for female cricketers and involving current players in outreach efforts to schools.

Looking ahead, BCB plans to introduce franchise cricket for women, which Habibul believes will significantly boost the profile and development of women’s cricket. He stressed the need for increased focus and investment in women’s cricket, suggesting that more matches and tournaments, including T20 competitions, would be beneficial.

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Habibul also outlined plans for providing scholarships to female cricketers, similar to those offered to male players for training abroad. He expressed optimism about collaborating with David Moore to implement various development initiatives aimed at nurturing talent and enhancing performance in women’s cricket.

In conclusion, Habibul expressed his enthusiasm for the future of women’s cricket in Bangladesh and his commitment to implementing strategies that would facilitate its growth and success.