In terms of cricket ability, where do Bangladesh stand now?
It is not a question of cricket ability but a question of cricket schooling. Our coaches, competition, and facilities are just not preparing our players for the tough world of international cricket. Our players are as skillful as any, but we are lacking in depth when it comes to consistent performers at the highest level of cricket. You have been trying to change the cricket culture of Bangladesh and also the way the players approach their game. Why is that important? At present, and before I came on board, we had no players in our side that you could say are truly successful international cricketers. We love them and they are our heroes but they do not have the results or statistics that their oppositions have. Our batsmen average 20 and the opposition batsmen average 45-50. Our bowlers average 45 and the opposition average 25. This suggested to me that things – and team culture is one of them – needed to change. I have taken a long-term approach and may never see the results of my wo
