Australian cricket players, coaches, umpires and administrators will be vital to the growth of cricket in Bangladesh after the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a five-year development agreement today.

The agreement details a number of on-field and off-field measures to assist Bangladesh become a stronger cricket country.

These measures, which have been devised at the request of and in consultation with BCB President Mr Saber Chowdhury MP, include:

• the staging of matches between Australia A / Australian under-19 teams and Bangladesh representative teams in Australia and Bangladesh;

• the acceptance of two Bangladesh cricketers each year at the Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy and assistance for the establishment of Bangladesh's own cricket academy;

• a coach and umpire exchange program that will see Australian coaches and umpires work with Bangladesh officials;

• a management exchange program that will see one ACB manager travel to the BCB each year and advise on his/her area of expertise; and

• the ACB assisting the BCB draft its first strategic plan.

The implementation of these measures will take place over the next five years.

ACB Chairman Denis Rogers said the ACB's commitment to the growth of Bangladesh cricket was part of its overall contribution to the game's global development.

"I am delighted we have reached a cricket development agreement with the Bangladesh Cricket Board," Mr Rogers said.

"The strategic alliances and international networking will play a pivotal role in creating and shaping the future of Bangladesh cricket, but also present unique opportunities for Australian players, coaches, officials and administrators.

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