Bulbul appointed as adviser to Lahore Qalandars

Former Bangladesh captain and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has been appointed as an adviser to Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars.

The franchise announced the appointment in a statement on Tuesday, saying Bulbul will oversee the development of its high-performance centres.

In his new role, Bulbul will provide guidance on player development, coaching methodologies and pathways for emerging cricketers.

Lahore Qalandars aims to strengthen grassroots cricket development and expand its activities in Bangladesh. The franchise hopes to draw on Bulbul's extensive experience in international cricket and administration to advance those plans.

Bulbul served as the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Development Manager for the Asia region from 2015 to 2025. Before that, he worked as a Cricket Development Officer at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

He also served as president of the BCB, bringing considerable experience in cricket administration alongside his international playing career.

As a cricketer, Bulbul represented Bangladesh from 1988 to 2002 and captained the national side at the 1999 Cricket World Cup.

His appointment is expected to strengthen Lahore Qalandars' player development initiatives, particularly its efforts to identify and nurture young cricketing talent in the region.