The BCB has appointed Mohammad Ashraful has been appointed Bangladesh batting coach ahead of the upcoming home series against Ireland.

The board of directors has confirmed the appointment of the former Bangladesh captain after the meeting on Monday. Alongside Ashraful, former selector and left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak has been named the team director for the Ireland series.

Abdur Razzak confirmed the news, saying Mohammad Ashraful’s vast experience as a top-order batter played a big part in the decision.

“Ashraful has the experience — that’s a given. He has already completed the coaching courses, and mainly his experience was the key for us in this role,” Razzak told the media.

There were questions about whether senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin was being replaced due to Bangladesh’s recent batting struggles.

“Salahuddin bhai is the senior assistant coach. No one has been displaced for failure; Ashraful has been included in the setup. We will decide on the board going forward,” he added.

The 43-year-old also addressed his new role as team director, saying, “My role will be like any other team director’s role. I will observe, keep an eye on things, and provide help wherever needed.”

He added that senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin will continue in his position, clarifying that no member of the coaching staff had been removed or demoted.

His appointment reflects the board’s ongoing policy of involving former players directly in team management.

The Ireland tour will feature two tests and three T20Is. The tour begins on November 11 in Sylhet, followed by the second game in Mirpur on November 19.

Meanwhile, the T20I series is scheduled for November 27, 29 in Chattogram, while the December 02 match will be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.