"I'm sure that Bangladesh will become successful and establish themselves in the cricket world within two years," he said while addressing a press conference at the Chittagong Jila Krira Sangstha (CJKS) auditorium yesterday.

"The government has spent a huge amount of money to develop their grounds," he said adding the passion for the game all over the country will inspire them to reach greater heights in the days to come.

Mani inspected the two venues in the port city -- MA Aziz Stadium and the Chittagong Divisional Stadiu -- which are hosting 20 matches of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup. He expressed satisfaction with what he seen during his first-ever visit.

"I can say without any doubt that both venues are comparable to the best cricket centres in the world," he said adding that the government was deserved praise for its effort to develop the game."

He was particularly happy with the hospitality boxes at the two arenas.

Advisor of BCB and general secretary of CJKS Shahed Asgar Chowdhury, vice president of BFF Dastagir Chowdhury, BCB deputy director Shafiqul Haque Hira were also present at the briefing.