Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- For Bangladesh, clearing the ropes has long been a talking point, as big shots often decide games in modern white-ball cricket where the team has struggled.

To address that, the board has brought in Julian Wood, an English coach known for his work on power hitting.

Wood's stay is brief - just 28 days - but the hope is that he can pass on techniques players can carry forward.

He started his stint in Dhaka, working with local coaches and women's players, before moving on to the national squad. After three days of drills in Mirpur, the group will shift to Sylhet this week for a longer skills camp.

Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali, who has been part of the sessions, said the focus has been on squeezing out extra distance. "...