Bulbul named adviser to Lahore Qalandars' High Performance Centre

Aminul Islam Bulbul, former president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, has been appointed adviser to the High Performance Centre of the Pakistan Super League franchise Lahore Qalandars.

In this role, Bulbul will advise on the development of the Lahore Qalandars High Performance Centre. In particular, he will work on improving players' skills, raising the standard of coaching activities and creating opportunities for young cricketers to advance. Lahore Qalandars announced the appointment in a press release.

The release also said the franchise wants to make use of Bulbul's long experience of working in Bangladesh cricket. Through this, it aims to expand its activities while further strengthening its player development programme.

Bulbul played international cricket for Bangladesh from 1988 to 2002. He also captained the national team at the 1999 World Cup.

He also has the distinction of scoring Bangladesh's first Test century, in the country's debut Test against India in 2000.

After his playing career, Bulbul moved into cricket administration. He served as BCB president from 30 May 2025 to 7 April 2026.

Before that, he worked from 2015 to 2025 as the International Cricket Council's cricket development manager for the Asia region.

Bulbul also served as a cricket development officer of the Asian Cricket Council.

With his long experience in international cricket administration, Bangladesh's cricketing pioneer now takes up the role of adviser to the Lahore Qalandars High Performance Centre.

Bulbul's appointment is also being seen in Bangladesh cricket circles as recognition of his work on the international stage.