The mental aspect of the cricketers is receiving significant attention from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), as they strive to enhance the players’ performance. As part of this endeavor, the board has appointed psychologist Alan Brown, whose expertise lies in harnessing individual strengths within a team environment. Brown was recently spotted working alongside Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha at the cricket grounds in Mirpur. Interestingly, Brown had already begun working with the Bangladesh cricketers even before arriving in the country.

“Through his research and involvement with the renowned Gallup Strength training program established in 1930, Brown focuses on utilizing each player’s unique qualities within the team,” explained Shahriar Nafees, BCB’s cricket operations manager, during a media briefing.

In addition to Brown, the board is planning to bring in sports psychologist Phil Jauncey, who previously worked with the Tigers in 2014. Jauncey, a classical psychologist, will concentrate on the individual aspect of the players. The BCB intends to provide such support throughout the year as needed.

Nafees emphasized that the involvement of multiple psychologists should not lead to conflicts, drawing an analogy with fitness trainers and physiotherapists who work independently to improve the players’ fitness levels. He expressed confidence in maintaining coordination among the different professionals.

Regarding the possibility of a permanent psychologist until the upcoming ODI World Cup in India, scheduled for October this year, Nafees refrained from commenting on the matter.