Bangladesh cricket is buzzing with change. Ex-captain Habibul Bashar is pondering his next move amid BCB’s unprecedented call for public resumes to fill national selection panel spots.
Triggering the dilemma: Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain’s term ended after two years. Long pegged as his replacement, Bashar must now apply publicly by March 8 for one of two openings.
Bashar’s decade-long involvement includes eight years selecting teams under Faruk Ahmed and Minhajul Abedin, until the panel revamp last February. His ongoing BCB game development role adds complexity.
To Cricbuzz, he admitted, ‘Not certain about submitting my CV. As a BCB employee, I need clear motivation first.’
Chairman Nazmul Abedin clarified the rationale: broadening horizons beyond insiders for true merit. ‘Qualified outsiders deserve a shot; we verify their skills for fairness.’
Looking ahead, Abedin stressed optimal hires and pipeline building. ‘Best candidates win, but opportunities abound. Prove your worth, and you’re in. We’ll map our talent reserves too.’
Fitting BCB’s expansive selection overhaul vision, Ashraf’s short extension maintains flow as new members are onboarded.