Lahore Qalandars appoint Aminul Islam as advisor

LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars have appointed former Bangladesh cricket captain Aminul Islam as an advisor to their High Performance Centres, aiming to strengthen player development and improve coaching standards.

According to a spokesperson for Lahore Qalandars, Aminul will provide guidance on player training, modern coaching techniques and strategies to help young cricketers progress to the international level.

Aminul brings extensive experience in international cricket and cricket development. He served as the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Regional Development Manager for Asia from 2015 to 2025 and also worked as a Cricket Development Officer at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

He has also served as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), giving him considerable administrative and developmental experience in the sport.

As a player, Aminul represented Bangladesh in international cricket from 1988 to 2002 and was among the country’s prominent cricketers during its early years in international cricket.

Lahore Qalandars said his appointment would help improve the performance of their high-performance centres, identify emerging cricketing talent and create further opportunities for cricket development between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The franchise expressed confidence that Aminul’s international experience and expertise would contribute to nurturing young players and preparing them for the demands of professional cricket.