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DHAKA, Nov 5, 2024 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced Mohammad Salahuddin as the senior assistant coach of the National Cricket Team.

He has been given a contract until March 15, 2025.

With a coaching career spanning two decades, Salahuddin has previously served as assistant coach and fielding coach for the national team from 2006 to 2010. 

He also worked as a specialist coach at the BCB National Cricket Academy from 2010 to 2011. 

In 2014, he was appointed Head Coach of Singapore and led the team in the ICC World Cricket League Division 4.

Salahuddin holds an ACC-Cricket Australia Level 3 accreditation and is one of the most successful local coaches, having won multiple Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League titles with the teams he has coached.

BCB President Faruque Ahmed said that Salah Uddin's appointment would pave the way for more homegrown coaches to contribute at the highest level.

"When I took over as BCB President, I made a commitment to provide opportunities for deserving candidates to contribute to the National Team set-up," Faruque said.

"Salahuddin brings with him a wealth of experience, pedigree, and knowledge, making him the ideal candidate for this role. I firmly believe it is time to integrate more capable Bangladeshi coaches into the system."