Salahuddin previously served as Bangladesh assistant and fielding coach under Dav Whatmore and Jamie Siddons. He also worked as a specialist coach at the BCB national cricket academy from 2010 to 2011 before becoming head coach of Singapore in 2014. He holds a Level 3 accreditation from ACC-cricket Australia.
Salahuddin is also highly regarded by most players in Bangladesh as he began his coaching career by developing players like Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal when they were young. It also influences the growth of the current generation of cricketers like Jaker Ali and Mahidul Islam Ankon.
BCB president Faruque Ahmed said Salahuddin met several requirements for the position. In his first press conference as president of the board of directors, Faruque declared himself in favor of promoting Bangladeshi coaches.
“When I became BCB president, I was committed to providing opportunities to deserving candidates to contribute to the national team setup,” he said. “Salahuddin brings with him a wealth of experience, pedigree and knowledge, making him the ideal candidate for this position. I firmly believe that it is time to integrate more capable Bangladeshi coaches into the system.”
