Do you think that Bangladesh can unearth genuine pacers through this Pacer Hunt programme?
AJ: Why not? This type of programme is definitely an encouragement for those who want to bowl fast. The Bangladesh Cricket Board is sending a message to people telling them that, ‘Look, we are here to find you. If you are a bowler try to bowl as fast as you can.’ Your Cricket Board can also announce a jackpot to find out genuine fast bowlers. They can transfer the message all over the country with a strong campaign through the media that whoever bowls at 85 mph will get a jackpot of 1 million Taka. If somebody can produce 90 mph, he should be given 5 or even 10 million Taka because if somebody can bowl at 90 mph he will bring million dollars for you. NM: Beside that what steps can we take to produce quality fast bowlers? AJ: Firstly you have to create a favourable atmosphere for the fast bowlers. The domestic cricket structure of Bangladesh has the chance. Your club cricket is very competitive but matches are played on dead and slow pitches. You can make fast and bouncy pitches all ove
