Known for his work with England’s explosive white-ball sides, Wood will lead a three-week power-hitting camp starting August 6 in Dhaka.
His appointment signals Bangladesh’s clear intent to boost their firepower, particularly in the middle and lower order—areas where they’ve often struggled to convert solid starts into big finishes.
Wood Excited to Work with Bangladesh Again
Wood is no stranger to Bangladeshi cricket, having previously worked with the Chattogram Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Speaking to Cricbuzz, he confirmed discussions with the team management:
“Yeah, I’m talking to Simmo (Phil Simmons). Basically, I’m there for three weeks in August… That’s what I’ve heard, but it’s not confirmed yet. But it’s more than likely. I’ll be in Dhaka in August, before the Asia Cup.”
Wood also expressed optimism about the squad’s untapped potential:
“There’s a lot of talent in Bangladesh. They’ve always had it. When it comes to white-ball cricket, striking the ball is a major part now. My role will be to help them understand how to generate and use power efficiently. They’ve talked about this for the last three to four years—now it’s finally happening, and I’m excited to be part of it.”
A Coach with Proven Pedigree
Julian Wood has built a reputation as one of the leading batting coaches in the modern game. He’s worked with top international sides and T20 leagues around the world, including England’s ODI and T20 teams under the ECB, the IPL’s Punjab Kings, and franchises in the CPL, BBL, and BPL.
Wood has mentored several big names in cricket like Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Prithvi Shaw, Sam Billings, Carlos Brathwaite, and Hazratullah Zazai. His innovative training methods focus on biomechanics—using the hips, torso, and custom training tools to enhance bat speed and power.
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BCB Adds Sports Psychologist to Support Team
In addition to Wood’s inclusion, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is looking to strengthen the team’s mental game. A senior board official confirmed plans to bring in a sports psychologist to support the players ahead of the Asia Cup.
David Scott, who has previously worked with Bangladesh’s High Performance Unit, is the leading candidate for the role. The move is aimed at blending technical coaching with mental conditioning, giving the Tigers a more well-rounded preparation for the tournament.
