ICC assures cooperation in development of cricket in the country

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Greg Barclay has assured all necessary support for the development of Bangladesh cricket. He also praised the Bangladesh men's and women's cricket teams.

He made the remarks during a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganobhaban on Monday (May 23rd) morning.

The Prime Minister informed the ICC Chairman that her entire family is a sports fan. Her grandfather, father and brothers were players and sports organizers.

Assistant Press Secretary to the Prime Minister MM Imrul Kayes briefed the media after the meeting.

He said the performance of the Bangladesh cricket team over the last seven years has inspired him to visit Bangladesh so that he can directly witness the development of Bangladesh cricket.

Referring to Bangladesh winning the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup for the first time by defeating Pakistan by 9 runs, he said that the ICC would provide all necessary assistance for the development of women's cricket.

"We will help Bangladesh in three areas - coaching, umpiring and wicket or pitch development," he added.

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hasan Papon MP and Senior Secretary to the Prime Minister's Office Mohammad Tofazzal Hossain Mia were present on the occasion.

ICC chairman and former director of New Zealand cricket Barclay arrived in Dhaka on Sunday on a two-day visit.

He was elected ICC Chairman on 24 November 2020. After arriving in Dhaka, he inspected the construction of Sheikh Hasina International Cricket Stadium in Purbachal.