Bangladesh National Cricket Academy is the future of Bangladesh Cricket

Bangladesh National Cricket Academy is a new project of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) with technical assistance from Cricket Australia to raise the standard of cricket in Bangladesh. They have already got a sponsor for the next five years.

"The concept of a cricket academy was initiated to bridge the gap between the national side and the under-19 team as Bangladesh has become dependent on the youth players for their obvious talent." (Noman Mohammad)

Here are two interviews which will give you an insight into the development of Cricket in Bangladesh under the cricket Academy.

Allister de Winter: Head Coach, BCB National Cricket Academy

Khaled Mahmud Sujon: Ex Bangladesh captain and team operations manager of the Bangladesh National Cricket Academy