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Bangladesh’s power-hitting coach Julian Wood has rubbished the long-standing belief that Bangladeshi cricketers lack the ability to clear the ropes. Instead, he stressed that his focus is on improving the consistency of ball-striking among the country’s power-hitters during his short stint with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
🎤 Wood’s Take on the “Power” Debate
The English coach, widely known for his expertise in power-hitting, was clear in his assessment:
“It’s not about saying they don’t have power. They do. It’s about making sure that power is used effectively, and consistently, under match situations.”
Wood emphasized that Bangladeshi players already possess natural hitting ability, but the challenge lies in executing those big shots under pressure.
🏏 Focus Areas in Training
During his brief assignment, Wood is working on:
Ball-striking drills to enhance timing and control.
Developing players’ ability to convert strength into clean hitting.
Building confidence to take calculated risks in high-pressure scenarios.
⚡ Why This Matters for Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s middle-order has often been criticized for failing to match modern-day power-hitting demands, especially in T20 cricket. Wood’s presence is seen as a step toward bridging that gap and equipping batters with tools to compete against the world’s most aggressive line-ups.
A BCB insider noted that the team hopes Wood’s methods can help develop finishers who can consistently clear boundaries in the death overs.
🌍 The Bigger Picture
With the T20 World Cup and other major tournaments on the horizon, Bangladesh’s ability to add firepower at the back end of innings could be decisive. If Wood’s guidance translates into results, the Tigers may finally shed the perception of being a team reliant only on accumulation rather than explosive finishing.
🔥 Julian Wood’s message is simple: Bangladeshi cricketers have the power—it’s time to show it with consistency.
