In his first press conference as BCB president, Aminul Islam gave a glimpse into his wide-ranging cricketing career, stating, “I bring a full package of skills. I’ve worked in countries like India and Pakistan, as well as less traditional cricket nations like Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.”
While the first two are well-known in cricket circles, the latter names might surprise many unfamiliar with Aminul’s post-playing career.
For over a decade, Aminul served as a Development Manager for the ICC, helping spread cricket to emerging regions with little connection to the game.
He played a key role in formulating development plans and implementing high-performance programs across countries such as China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.
Even now, his contract with the ICC runs until June, although Aminul says he has stepped down from the role.
His term as BCB president runs until October, after which he hasn`t ruled out returning to the ICC.
After retiring from international cricket in 2004, Aminul remained active in Bangladesh. He completed coaching certifications (Level 1 to Level 3) and even led Abahani to a domestic title.
His connection to Australia dates back to the 1990s when his wife went there for studies. He eventually moved there in 2003 with his family, initially working as a coach before joining the ICC.
During his ICC tenure, Aminul gained expertise in biomechanics, vision training, long- and short-term planning, and sports psychology—skills he used to develop cricket in non-traditional regions. However, this is the first time he is stepping into a formal administrative role.
Aminul had a distinguished playing career, representing Bangladesh for nearly 14 years. He captained the country in its maiden World Cup appearance in 1999 and led the team to a historic win over Pakistan in that tournament.
He also holds the honor of scoring Bangladesh’s first Test century—achieved against India in their inaugural Test in 2000. In 13 Tests, he scored 530 runs including one century and two fifties. In ODIs, he played 39 matches, scoring 794 runs with three fifties.
Now, he takes over from Faruque Ahmed, the first former player to serve as BCB president—who lasted just nine months. With a richer résumé and broader global experience, Aminul faces the challenge of leading Bangladesh cricket through a crucial phase.
