There’s a new edge to the Bangladesh Women’s training camp at BKSP — and it’s cutting through convention with raw power. As part of their build-up to the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, the national side has enlisted the expertise of renowned power-hitting coach Julian Wood, whose methods have revolutionised white-ball cricket across continents.
Wood, known for his pioneering work with England’s T20 setup and various franchise outfits, has been working intensively with a group of 20 Bangladeshi women cricketers over the past week. His focus? Unlocking the biomechanics of big hitting — teaching players not just how to strike harder, but smarter.
Sessions have centred around generating bat speed, leveraging core strength, and adapting baseball-inspired drills to cricket’s demands. The aim is clear: to close the gap in boundary-hitting ability that has long separated Bangladesh from the elite sides in women’s cricket.
The initiative reflects a broader strategic shift by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, which has prioritised power-hitting development across both men’s and women’s formats. With the World Cup looming, the timing of Wood’s arrival could prove pivotal.
Whether the gains translate into match-winning performances remains to be seen. But for now, at BKSP, the sound of bat meeting ball with newfound ferocity is a promising sign of things to come.
