Pakistan national cricket team is all set to host Bangladesh national cricket team for the two-match Test series later this month. However, the series between the teams has been under scrutiny due to the recent developments in Bangladesh.
The Test series between Pakistan national cricket team and Bangla Tigers will begin on August 21 in Rawalpindi followed by the second match to be played in Karachi from August 30. Both matches will be part of the ICC Test Championship which will be crucial for both teams.
Ahead of the main series, Bangladesh A team was also scheduled to travel to Pakistan for two four-day matches and three 50-overs matches. They were all scheduled to travel to Pakistan on Wednesday (August 7) but their departure was delayed due to the current circumstances in Bangladesh.
The current situation in Bangladesh is very worrying. There are riots taking place in the country and there have also been many deaths. The country’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, has also resigned and left the country, reflecting the conditions in the country.
This has also led to speculation about Bengal Tigers’ trip to Pakistan. The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led team is scheduled to travel on August 17, but with conditions worsening at home, there is no certainty that they will travel to Pakistan on the scheduled date.
Bangladesh tour postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, PCB confirms
Bangladesh A’s tour of Pakistan has also been postponed. The Pakistan Cricket Board released an official statement confirming that the departure of the opposition A team was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances at home.
The Pakistan Cricket Board also confirmed that they are in talks with the BCB and both parties will work together to work out the new itinerary for the tour. In an official statement posted on Twitter, they said:
“The BCB has confirmed to the PCB that the departure of its men’s ‘A’ cricket team to Islamabad has been delayed by 48 hours due to unforeseen circumstances. The BCB and PCB have been in regular contact over the past two days and will continue to work together on the revised tour itinerary; further details will be provided in due course. The Bangladesh ‘A’ cricket team was scheduled to arrive in Islamabad early on Wednesday for two four-day and three 50-overs matches from August 10-27.”
PCB Declaration:
The BCB has confirmed to the PCB that the departure of its Men’s ‘A’ cricket team to Islamabad has been delayed by 48 hours due to unforeseen circumstances. The BCB and PCB have been in regular contact for the past two days and will continue to work together on the…— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 5, 2024
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh are yet to announce their squads for the series. The core group of the Bangladesh team was recently seen trying their best to get fit for the series. They have been training hard as they would be eager to score important points for the ICC World Test Championship.
