The Bangladesh national cricketers will resume training today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium after a one-week break with an aim to work on their skills and
sustain their fitness ahead of a couple of series abroad.
Prior to the one-week break, the Tigers underwent a rigorous three-week fitness training programme.
After a few days, the cricketers will be involved in some practice matches as part of their preparations beginning from July 17 at the SBNS that will be contested between the Bangladesh A team and the Under-23 side.
The Bangladesh A side, expected to be filled with national team members for their England tour, are also scheduled to take part in a practice match against the rest of the national team members.
‘There will be a few practice matches that will help them to get back their rhythm,’ said Akram Khan, the chief selector on Saturday.
‘The grounds committee ensured us that the SBNS will be ready for hosting these matches,’ added a relieved Akram, shrugging away any doubt centering on the venue that is going through some renovation work.
Tigers’ trainer David Dywer seemed elated after observing the attitude of the players during the fitness camp, which he felt raised the fitness standard of the cricketers.
‘The players’ attitude towards such an intense period of physical training was
exceptional and very professional,’ Dwyer told New Age.
‘As a playing group we have now set up a very high training ethic and standard. It is now our challenge to maintain this standard,’ said Dwyer.
The Australian, who previously worked as the trainer of the Pakistan national team, added that during the programme the national coaching staff tried to focus on covering all the areas related to fitness, including the introduction of some new training equipment.
‘We did well for what we had,’ said Dwyer.
‘We did sessions on rehab, strength, conditioning and speed and we have covered a number of skill sessions towards the end of the training cycle,’ he added.
National team coach Shane Jurgensen is expected to reach Dhaka tonight and take the responsibility of his charges the following day.
-With New Age input
