The race for Bangladesh’s national cricket selection panel has turned competitive. Veteran Habibul Bashar, once the presumed heir apparent, grapples with whether to formally apply following BCB’s public advertisement.
Post Gazi Ashraf Hossain’s two-year stint, BCB opted for openness, posting two vacancies with a March 8 cutoff—marking a historic first.
Bashar’s credentials shine: eight selector years with Faruk Ahmed and Minhajul Abedin pre-2024 reshuffle, now complemented by game development work at BCB.
‘I’m unsure about applying my CV,’ he shared with Cricbuzz. ‘Tied to BCB, the ‘why’ matters before committing.’
Nazmul Abedin, overseeing cricket ops, touted inclusivity. ‘Insiders aren’t everything—others may excel. Testing them ensures equity.’
The goal? Elite selections plus scouting. ‘We take the worthiest, opening doors widely. Demonstrations of ability count, revealing system depth amid dual hires.’
This dovetails with BCB’s blueprint for robust, multi-tiered selection. Ashraf’s one-month bridge keeps operations steady.