For the welfare of cricket

For the welfare of cricket

Bangladesh started its 2014 international cricket calendar with nightmarish performances. Loss in Test, ODI and T20 series against Sri Lanka diminished the morale of the Tigers, and they finished the Asia Cup at the bottom of the table.  What they did in the T20 world cup was even more shameful as they got drubbed by Hong Kong. Though they reached the super10 round, yet an overall poor performance earned the Tigers nothing but harsh criticism.
Alleged fixing scandals in BPL made things worse. All those concerned with local cricket should remember that among Test ranking sides, Bangladesh undoubtedly has one of the best environments in regards to players' remunerations, club facilities and highest standards of overall comfort.
The board must urgently wake up and arrange countrywide open selection, long term coaching camps, coaches' advanced courses and such other programmes.
Sultana
Dhanmondi, Dhaka