Marshall Appointment Signals Integrity Push
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has brought in Alex Marshall, the former head of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), on a one-year consultancy aimed at strengthening its anti-corruption operations.
BCB media committee chairman Iftekhar Rahman confirmed the move after a board meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, calling it a necessary step to improve vigilance and training within the ACU.
“We appointed Alex Marshall for one year because we feel we need to enhance our ACU activities. They need to be more vigilant and receive more training,” Rahman told the reporters.
“We are receiving a lot of complaints regarding corruption. We cannot sit idle, so all we can do is increase our manpower, bring in a proper trainer, and strengthen our ACU activities – that is why we are appointing Alex for one year,” he added.
“He worked with the ICC. We think our ACU needs strengthening, which is why we are bringing him in,” Rahman noted.
The ICC’s integrity unit will also monitor the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) under the strengthened anti-corruption framework.
Part of Broader BCB Restructuring
Marshall’s arrival is part of a multi-pronged reform package approved during the same meeting. Alongside his appointment, the BCB confirmed the hiring of Julian Wood, a power-hitting specialist who has worked with Sri Lanka Cricket, for a three-month stint as specialist batting coach.
Also joining the BCB setup is Australian curator Tony Hemming, who resigned as chief curator of the Pakistan Cricket Board earlier this month. Hemming has been appointed as BCB’s head of turf management on a two-year deal, overseeing all international venues and curators in the country.
Tony Hemming resigns as chief curator
Lahore, 9 August 2025: Tony Hemming has resigned from his position as chief curator, Pakistan Cricket Board.
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— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) August 9, 2025
Hemming’s Track Record
Hemming’s move to Bangladesh follows more than a year in Pakistan, where he was credited with introducing modern pitch-management innovations such as the “greenhouse concept,” which uses heated covers to maintain surface warmth and reduce winter moisture.
The BCB had previously highlighted Hemming’s remit upon appointment:
“One of Hemming’s immediate tasks will be to prepare pitches for the upcoming five ICC World Test Championship matches against Bangladesh [two in August/September] and England [three in October]. Hemming will also oversee pitch preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan will host from Feb 19 to March 9.”
With nearly four decades of experience, Hemming’s résumé includes work at major cricket venues in Melbourne, Perth, and Tasmania, as well as in Bangladesh, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
“Hemming is a highly respected curator with nearly four decades of experience. He has worked at various iconic cricket grounds in Australia, including Melbourne, Perth and Tasmania, as well as in countries such as Bangladesh, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, where he was the ICC Head Curator from 2007 to 2017 in Dubai.
“During his time with the ICC, Hemming also oversaw pitch preparation at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, which was one of Pakistan’s home [series] venues between 2009 and 2019,” the PCB statement had further said.
Strengthening Both Integrity and Infrastructure
The BCB’s dual-track strategy — boosting anti-corruption oversight while upgrading pitch quality — reflects its intent to professionalize multiple facets of the game. Marshall’s governance expertise and Hemming’s technical acumen are expected to deliver immediate impact ahead of key tournaments and the domestic season.
