Coach Salahuddin points to deeper structural issues after Day 1 collapse
Mohammad Salahuddin during press meet, Cricfrenzy
Bangladesh’s promise of a new brand of cricket fell flat on home soil as they were bowled out for just 191 runs in the first innings against Zimbabwe.
In response, the visitors ended Day 1 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium strongly positioned at 67 without loss, leaving fans and pundits questioning the Tigers' meek surrender to a team they once dominated with ease.
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At the post-day press conference on Sunday, Bangladesh’s assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin addressed the media, shedding light on broader issues beyond just individual performances.
"Let me say one thing. If a country has a strong economy, can that be achieved through just one sector? No. You need good administration, roads, infrastructure, capable people—everything. Cricket is the same. It doesn’t thrive on just one aspect." Salahuddin said.
While avoiding direct comments on senior players like Mushfiqur Rahim, who failed once again with the bat, Salahuddin defended the team’s effort. "To say that the players aren’t trying would be wrong—I see their efforts up close. But it’s not just about trying. You need quality coaching, proper academy facilities. We don’t even coach properly at times."
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Salahuddin stressed that Bangladesh’s cricketing structure needs urgent improvements. “Cricket is popular in Bangladesh, but the structure is fragile. We must act fast. Practicing hard alone won’t bring results. There are many underlying issues I can’t publicly discuss—but they exist. The state of a national team reflects the quality of its overall system,” he added.
As Bangladesh trails behind in yet another home Test, the assistant coach’s comments have reignited the conversation around the need for systemic reform in the country's cricketing infrastructure.
