The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in discussions to reappoint former head curator Tony Hemming, a senior board official confirmed to The Daily Star on Thursday.
“There is a discussion going on. We do not want to say much about the development since he [Tony] is still under contract with another board,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
When asked about Hemming’s potential role, the official stated, “Tony is coming as Head of Turf Management, which means that every other curator in the country will be reporting back to him.”
Reports have suggested that Hemming is set to arrive in Dhaka on Friday. However, the BCB official said the timing of his arrival remains unconfirmed. “Tony is returning, but although there are reports of him arriving on Friday, the board cannot confirm this at the moment since something like that wasn’t discussed,” he added.
This development comes shortly after the BCB extended the contract of current head curator Gamini de Silva by one year. Nonetheless, signs of change have emerged, with BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul previously indicating that the board was considering alternative options.
“We are talking with other curators and may replace him [Gamini]. His contract ended, so maybe something like a sudden death phase may come up,” Bulbul told The Daily Star in July.
Board sources have said that Gamini is scheduled to go on vacation on 10 August. A final decision on his future is expected after further consultation with Hemming once he arrives.
