Aminul Islam, the former captain of the Bangladesh national team and a past president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has been appointed as an adviser to the high-performance centre of Lahore Qalandars, a franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The franchise announced the appointment in a statement on Monday.
Scope of Responsibilities
According to the statement, Aminul will provide counsel on the development of high-performance centres, enhancement of player skills, improvement of coaching programmes, and creating pathways for young cricketers to progress. The Lahore Qalandars said the initiative is aimed at expanding grassroots cricket and broadening the franchise's activities in Bangladesh.Recognition of Experience
The franchise stated that it seeks to leverage Aminul's extensive experience in international cricket and cricket administration. Aminul served as the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Development Manager for the Asia region from 2015 to 2025. Prior to that, he held various responsibilities with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).Aminul Islam holds a historic place in Bangladesh's cricketing narrative, having been a member of the side that played the nation's inaugural Test match. He later served as the president of the BCB. His new role is seen as adding a fresh dimension to cricket relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
