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Mohammad Salahuddin, the senior assistant coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team, said he holds no entitlement over his role and would have no issue stepping aside if required. He came up with this comment responding to growing criticism over the national team’s recent poor run in the Sri Lanka tour, where the Tigers lost both the Test and ODI series.  The Bangladesh team is not my ancestral property. If I don’t perform well, I should be criticised. That’s something I have to accept,” Salahuddin said during a press conference in Colombo on Monday.  Salahuddin was added to the national team coaching staff last November. Later, he was also appointed as the batting coach after departure of the former coach David Hemp.  But Bangladesh’s persistent struggle against West Indies, UAE, Pakistan, and now Sri Lanka placed the spotlight on the coaching staff, and particularly, Salahuddin’s performance also came under scrutiny.  Litton, bowlers keep Tigers' hopes of salvaging pride from SL tour alive While there are whispers about bringing in a new batting coach, Salahuddin made it clear he would welcome any change that benefits the team. “If someone new comes in, and it helps the team, that’s good. I have no ego about my role. Even if I’m asked to coach the Under-13 side, I won’t mind,” Salahuddin said.  He also pushed back against allegations that he exerts undue influence on team selections. “I’ve been coaching for 27-28 years. If there are accusations, they should be written down and proven. If I’ve made mistakes, I’m willing to correct them,” he added. “I didn’t come here begging for this job. If I’m removed, I’ll move on. I’m mentally strong,” he further added, being a bit emotional.//

The new season of the Bangladesh Premier League T20 (BPL) is just around the corner, and only five days before the first match, the authority confirmed that there would be no Decision Review System (DRS) for any matches prior to the play-offs. This announcement came as a surprise to many, including Mohammad Salahuddin, coach of the Comilla Victorians, who expressed his dismay at the lack of DRS from the start of the tournament. A total of seven teams are set to compete in this season. The new edition will take place in three different venues across Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet. Read: Bangladesh Cricket in 2022: A peak to begin with, then mostly downhill “Such a big cricket event, it would be a great pity if it does not have DRS,” Salahuddin said on Sunday during a practice session of his team. “One wrong decision could turn out to be fatal for a team’s chances of winning the tournament. The board has earned considerable money, so I think they should invest in DRS. Moreover, they had plenty of time before the BPL commences,” he added. It’s going to be the ninth edition of BPL. Read: Russell Domingo Steps Down as Bangladesh Head Coach The Victorians are the most successful team in BPL history, with three titles. Imrul Kayes, the left-handed opener, led the Victorians to the titles on two occasions. Salahuddin announced that they have yet to decide who will captain the team for the upcoming BPL season, but hinted that they will likely continue to depend on Imrul's leadership. Read More: BPL 2023: All Teams Squad, Captain, Players List details