Mohammad Salahuddin, the senior assistant coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team, said he holds no entitlement over his role and would have no issue stepping aside if required.

He came up with this comment responding to growing criticism over the national team’s recent poor run in the Sri Lanka tour, where the Tigers lost both the Test and ODI series. 

The Bangladesh team is not my ancestral property. If I don’t perform well, I should be criticised. That’s something I have to accept,” Salahuddin said during a press conference in Colombo on Monday. 

Salahuddin was added to the national team coaching staff last November. Later, he was also appointed as the batting coach after departure of the former coach David Hemp. 

But Bangladesh’s persistent struggle against West Indies, UAE, Pakistan, and now Sri Lanka placed the spotlight on the coaching staff, and particularly, Salahuddin’s performance also came under scrutiny. 

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While there are whispers about bringing in a new batting coach, Salahuddin made it clear he would welcome any change that benefits the team.

“If someone new comes in, and it helps the team, that’s good. I have no ego about my role. Even if I’m asked to coach the Under-13 side, I won’t mind,” Salahuddin said. 

He also pushed back against allegations that he exerts undue influence on team selections.

“I’ve been coaching for 27-28 years. If there are accusations, they should be written down and proven. If I’ve made mistakes, I’m willing to correct them,” he added.

“I didn’t come here begging for this job. If I’m removed, I’ll move on. I’m mentally strong,” he further added, being a bit emotional.//