There hasn't been much said here with the introduction of the offsite at the start of the season, but the next item on agenda for the Senior team is the World Cup.
The team has had a decent 2 seasons which saw vast improvements from when I took over, it couldn't be much worse than it was. Over the last 2 seasons we have won 20 of the 30 matches (sits equal with England and Australia as the most) and 14 of the 20 Nat. OD matches (the most of all teams). The team will play in both Division 1 leagues for the first time in the Senior competition next season for the start of the World Cup qualifications. In each of the tours this season we achieved promotion, while last season we just missed out by 1 position each time. The last one was secured today in Division 2 even with the disappointing match today to finish the tour on (largely due to the fielding ...). This is despite touring with one of the youngest squads with only 4 28+ year olds worthy to be in the current squad.
I will not be continuing on next season as National Manager, I won't apply for re-election after the World Cup – my job is done for the manager in waiting. I am confident
any manager could have done what has been achieved in the last 2 seasons or even better with the same amount of luck that we have had. It is quite a unique set of players that will only continue to get better and break the 250k match ratings some time next season.
The season summary for Bangladesh is as follows (more can be seen on the offsite or association):
Season 18:
Nat One Day 3:
2nd – 3 Wins, 2 Losses
- Avg MR: 217,108 Max MR: 225,596
Nat Twenty20 2:
3rd – 3 Wins, 2 Losses
- Avg MR: 224,668 Max MR: 228,147
Nat One Day 3:
2nd – 4 Wins, 1 Loss
- Avg MR: 228,092 Max MR: 237,780
Season 19:
Nat One Day 3 (H):
2nd – 4 Wins, 1 Loss
- Avg MR: 223,825 Max MR: 232,030
Nat Twenty20 2 (H):
2nd – 3 Wins, 2 Losses
- Avg MR: 225,867 Max MR: 237,144
Nat One Day 2:
1st – 3 Wins, 2 Losses
- Avg MR: 230,460 Max MR: 238,227
I hope I can sign off with a positive World Cup campaign which starts in 3 weeks. Thanks to all who have shown interest in the Bangladesh Senior team.