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🇧🇩 Bangladesh Appoints Julian Wood as Power-Hitting Coach Ahead of T20 Asia Cup 2025
Bangladesh Eyes Big-Hitting Makeover with Julian Wood’s Expertise
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed the inclusion of renowned power-hitting coach Julian Wood into their national setup ahead of the T20 Asia Cup 2025, which is scheduled to begin on September 9 in the UAE. Wood is widely recognized for revolutionizing England’s white-ball cricket with modern power-hitting techniques, and now, Bangladesh hopes to replicate that success.
Julian Wood is expected to join the team in early August and will conduct a three-week training camp at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The camp is designed to fine-tune Bangladesh’s white-ball specialists in shot-making, timing, and power efficiency — crucial tools in modern T20 cricket.
🔥 Julian Wood’s Arrival Marks Strategic Shift in Bangladesh’s T20 Planning
Who is Julian Wood?
Julian Wood, often referred to as the “Power-Hitting Pioneer,” has worked with elite cricketers and teams across the globe. His revolutionary training focuses on biomechanics, timing, and efficient energy transfer during shot execution.
Wood had previously worked with Bangladeshi players during his stint in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) where he guided the Chattogram Challengers. His return to Bangladesh’s national camp is expected to make an impact, especially as the Tigers look to overcome their power-hitting deficiencies in T20 cricket.
“There’s always been talent in Bangladesh. My job is to help them harness that power and execute it with purpose,” said Wood.
🏏 Bangladesh Begins Asia Cup Camp from August 6
The players, currently enjoying a short break following a hectic schedule, will regroup on August 6. Wood is expected to be present from the start of the camp. His stay will last three weeks and include intensive training sessions focusing on big-hitting, range hitting, and shot innovation.
A related internal resource on Bangladesh’s T20 strategy highlights how the Tigers are planning a full reboot of their white-ball approach leading up to global tournaments like the T20 World Cup 2026.
🧠 Mental Conditioning: Sports Psychologist to Join Setup
In addition to Wood’s appointment, the BCB is also planning to hire a sports psychologist to work with the team’s mental resilience and focus. Former High Performance Unit consultant David Scott is the likely candidate.
Scott brings extensive experience in both academic and professional psychological development for athletes. The BCB also plans to include local psychologists to bridge any language and cultural gaps during sessions — a much-needed step for holistic team development.
“We believe mental strength is as important as physical ability in T20 cricket,” a BCB official noted.
🔄 Bilateral Series in Pipeline as Asia Cup Preparations Intensify
Search On for International Opponent After India Pull-Out
Originally, India was scheduled to play a bilateral series against Bangladesh ahead of the Asia Cup. However, with India now unavailable due to scheduling conflicts, BCB is exploring alternatives.
BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Najmul Abedin confirmed talks with several boards, including Nepal and the Netherlands, for a potential preparatory series.
“If we can’t secure a foreign opponent, we’ll organize competitive fixtures against the best available domestic players,” he said, highlighting the urgency of quality match preparation.
This move aims to give players not just game time, but high-pressure match scenarios before heading into the Asia Cup.
You can check this external profile of Julian Wood on ECB Coaching Resources for more insights into his training methods.
Bangladesh’s bold decision to appoint Julian Wood signals a forward-thinking shift in their white-ball cricket strategy. With the T20 Asia Cup just around the corner, combining world-class power-hitting guidance with mental conditioning could be the formula the Tigers need to become genuine T20 contenders.
Stay tuned for more updates on Bangladesh’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, preparations, and match previews.
