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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PCB Chief curator steps down
PCB's head curator Tony Hemming left Pakistan without informing anyone, a year before the completion of his contract, due to disagreements with a top official. He has arrived in Bangladesh, where he will once again take on the role of Head of Turf Management. Hemming assumed the role in July last year on a two-year contract, but has stepped down after 13 months. Notably, the Western Australian joined the PCB after his contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had expired. According to sources, on Friday, Tony Hemming left Lahore for Dhaka without informing anyone. Upon arriving in Bangladesh, he emailed his resignation to the PCB. Since Tony Hemming did not complete his notice period, the PCB is demanding four months' salary back from him. He was earning 4.5 million rupees per month, which means he will have to return 18 million rupees to the board. In Bangladesh, Tony Hemming will take on the role of Head of Turf Management, and all other curators in the country will report to him. The BCB recently extended the contract of the current head curator, Gamini De Silva, by one year, making it difficult for him to remain in his position now. It is worth noting that Tony served as the head curator for the ICC in Dubai from 2007 to 2017. During his stint as PCB chief curator, Hemming prepared pitches for Pakistan's ICC World Test Championship matches against Bangladesh (two in August/September) and England (three in October) last year. Hemming also curated pitches for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9. For the unversed, Tony 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's 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 venues between 2009 and 2019. It must be noted that Hemming had replaced Zahid, who started his career by joining the Chairman of the PCB Curators Committee in 2001. Zahid was later appointed as the Chief Curator in 2004. He resigned from this role back in 2020 but was reappointed by former PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja in 2021. He played a significant role in preparing pitches for several home series, including the ICC Champions Trophy. A few months ago, he had disagreements with a board official, which led him to seek alternative employment. The Bangladesh Cricket Board offered him a position, giving him the green light to resume his responsibilities. BCB confirms appointment The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday reappointed Tony Hemming as its Head of Turf Management on a two-year contract. BCB's cricket operations chairman, Jalal Yunus Rahman, confirmed Hemming's appointment. "Tony Hemming has been appointed as head of turf management for two years," Rahman said. "All our international venues and curators will be under his supervision, and he will also oversee the training of Bangladeshi curators. There was strong interest from our board directors in bringing him back." Rahman praised Hemming's credentials, calling him 'one of the best curators in the world,' and suggested that his previous positive experience with the BCB influenced his decision to return.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Bangladesh Cricket Board makes key appointments, introduces Mymensingh as new first-class team
Bangladesh Cricket Board (IANS Photo) The Bangladesh Cricket Board held a meeting in Dhaka on Saturday where they announced three key appointments. Alex Marshall, Julian Wood, and Tony Hemming have joined the board in different capacities. Julian Wood, who previously worked with Sri Lanka Cricket as a power-hitting specialist, has been appointed as a specialist batting coach for three months. Alex Marshall, former ICC anti-corruption unit general manager, will serve as a consultant for BCB's anti-corruption department for one year. The BCB has also engaged ICC's integrity unit to monitor anti-corruption during the Bangladesh Premier League. This development comes while investigations are ongoing regarding alleged corruption in the 2024-25 BPL and Dhaka Premier League seasons. Tony Hemming, who recently left his position as PCB's head curator, has returned to the BCB. He had earlier worked with the board from July 2023 to July 2024. His appointment has raised questions about Gamini Silva's role, the current curator at Shere Bangla National Stadium. "Tony Hemming has been appointed head of turf management for two years," Rahman said. "All our international venues and curators will be under him. He will also undertake the process of training Bangladeshi curators. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Paras Sector 59 Gurgaon | Paras Floret Low-Rise Flats Paras The Florett Book Now Undo All the board directors had a lot of interest in bringing him back." "Hemming is one of the best curators in the world. Maybe he had a good experience with the BCB in the previous occasion, that's why he agreed to come back. The turf management will run as Hemming will want. Time will tell if Gamini will stay or not. He has been given a 12-month extension." The BCB has also introduced Mymensingh as a new first-class team. They will replace Dhaka Metropolis, which was added in 2011 to maintain an even number of teams in the country's first-class competition. "Mymensingh is one of the country's newest divisions," Rahman said, as quoted from ANI. "They will play in the NCL first-class tournament from the coming season. They will replace Dhaka Metropolis. Mymensingh will play all divisional tournaments though we can't accommodate them in the upcoming NCL T20s as the schedule has been made. Mymensingh will play in the T20 tournament from the next edition." Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
BCB Unveils Key Appointments: Marshall, Wood, Hemming Join Ranks
The Bangladesh Cricket Board appointed Alex Marshall, Julian Wood, and Tony Hemming in various roles. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made three notable appointments following its meeting in Dhaka on Saturday. According to ESPNcricinfo, Alex Marshall, Julian Wood, and Tony Hemming have joined in different capacities. Julian Wood, a power-hitting specialist previously with Sri Lanka Cricket, will serve as a specialist batting coach for three months. Alex Marshall, formerly the ICC's anti-corruption unit general manager until last September, has been appointed as a consultant for BCB's anti-corruption department for a year. BCB media committee chairman Iftekhar Rahman stated they expect Marshall to 'enhance" the unit's operations. Rahman also confirmed the ICC's integrity unit will oversee anti-corruption measures during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). This decision follows ongoing investigations into alleged corruption in the 2024-25 BPL and Dhaka Premier League seasons. Tony Hemming, who recently resigned as the PCB's head curator, has also returned to the BCB. Hemming had previously worked as the board's curator from July 2023 to July 2024. His return raises questions about the future of Gamini Silva, the curator at Shere Bangla National Stadium. Rahman clarified that Gamini has been given a one-year extension. Tony Hemming has been appointed head of turf management for two years, overseeing all international venues and curators. He will also train Bangladeshi curators. Rahman noted that board directors were keen to bring Hemming back, describing him as one of the best curators globally. He added that Hemming's previous positive experience with the BCB likely influenced his return. Gamini has a 12-month extension, and time will reveal if he continues. In another significant move, the BCB introduced Mymensingh as a new first-class side, replacing Dhaka Metropolis, which was added in 2011 to balance the number of participants in the first-class competition. Rahman announced that Mymensingh, one of the country's newest divisions, will compete in the NCL first-class tournament from the coming season, replacing Dhaka Metropolis. While Mymensingh will participate in all divisional tournaments, they cannot be accommodated in the upcoming NCL T20s due to the pre-set schedule but will join the T20 tournament from the next edition. (With ANI Inputs) view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
3 days ago
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- Mint
BCB makes key appointments, introduces Mymensingh as new first-class team
Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 10 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced three significant appointments following its meeting in Dhaka on Saturday. Alex Marshall, Julian Wood, and Tony Hemming have been brought on board in various roles, as per ESPNcricinfo. Julian Wood, a power-hitting specialist who recently worked with Sri Lanka Cricket, will serve as a specialist batting coach for a three-month stint. Marshall, who was the ICC's anti-corruption unit general manager until September last year, has been appointed as a consultant for the BCB's anti-corruption department for one year. BCB media committee chairman Iftekhar Rahman said they expect Marshall to "enhance" the unit's operations. Rahman also confirmed that the ICC's integrity unit has been roped in to oversee anti-corruption measures during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The move comes amid ongoing investigations into alleged corruption in the 2024-25 BPL and Dhaka Premier League seasons. Tony Hemming, who recently stepped down as the PCB's head curator, has also returned to the BCB. Hemming had previously served as the board's curator between July 2023 and July 2024. His return has sparked questions over the future of Gamini Silva, curator at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. Rahman clarified that Gamini has been handed a one-year extension. "Tony Hemming has been appointed head of turf management for two years," Rahman said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. "All our international venues and curators will be under him. He will also undertake the process of training Bangladeshi curators. All the board directors had a lot of interest in bringing him back," he added. "Hemming is one of the best curators in the world. Maybe he had a good experience with the BCB in the previous occasion, that's why he agreed to come back. The turf management will run as Hemming will want. Time will tell if Gamini will stay or not. He has been given a 12-month extension," he noted. In another major development, the BCB introduced Mymensingh as the newest first-class side, replacing Dhaka Metropolis, a team added in 2011 to keep an even number of participants in the country's first-class competition. "Mymensingh is one of the country's newest divisions," Rahman said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. "They will play in the NCL first-class tournament from the coming season. They will replace Dhaka Metropolis. Mymensingh will play all divisional tournaments though we can't accommodate them in the upcoming NCL T20s as the schedule has been made. Mymensingh will play in the T20 tournament from the next edition," he added. (ANI)
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PCB chief curator Tony Hemming resigns after one year in role
Listen to article Australian curator Tony Hemming has stepped down as Chief Curator of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the board confirmed on Saturday — almost a year into his two-year contract. Hemming, who joined the PCB in July last year, was known for bringing international expertise and innovation to Pakistan's pitch preparation. Most notably, he introduced the 'greenhouse concept,' a method using pitch covers with heaters to retain surface warmth and prevent winter moisture, especially in fog-heavy regions like Multan. Tony Hemming resigns as chief curator Lahore, 9 August 2025: Tony Hemming has resigned from his position as chief curator, Pakistan Cricket Board. -ENDS- — PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) August 9, 2025 With nearly 40 years of experience, Hemming's global résumé includes roles across Australia, the UAE, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman. He previously served as Head Curator at the ICC Academy and the Dubai International Stadium, which hosted Pakistan's home fixtures for nearly a decade. Interestingly, Hemming is currently under a two-year contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), which began last July. Yet, he had reportedly reapplied for the PCB curator role, indicating his willingness to return. Over his long career, Hemming has also advised the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA), managed the Optus Stadium in Perth, consulted for the Oman Cricket Academy, and overseen operations at King Fahad International Stadium in Riyadh. He has also served as an educator and presenter for the ICC Academy.
