Haris Rauf made a large number of Towhid Hridoy’s stumps, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup, Tremendous Fours, Lahore, September 6, 2023. — AFP
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said that it’s engaged in “active and ongoing discussions” with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan, scheduled for later this month, Geo Tremendous reported.
In an announcement launched on Saturday, the BCB burdened that making certain the security and safety of its gamers and help workers stays paramount.
“The BCB wishes to reiterate that the safety and security of its players and support staff remain the Board’s highest priority,” the assertion learn.
“All decisions concerning the tour will be made with careful consideration of the current situation in Pakistan, ensuring they align with the best interests of the team and Bangladesh cricket,” it additional stated.
Bangladesh are scheduled to reach in Pakistan on Might 21 to play 5 T20Is in Lahore and Faisalabad, with the sequence anticipated to start on Might 25.
Nevertheless, tensions alongside the India-Pakistan border forged uncertainty over the tour.
The Bangladesh group is about to journey to Dubai later this week as a part of their tour preparations.
In the meantime, Bangladesh cricketers Rishad Hossain and Nahid Rana — who have been concerned within the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) 2025 earlier than it was postponed indefinitely — returned dwelling on Friday.
Rishad, who represented Lahore Qalandars, and Rana, who performed for Peshawar Zalmi, arrived in Dhaka on Friday night. They’re anticipated to depart for the UAE together with the remainder of the Bangladesh squad on Wednesday.
Given Bangladesh’s upcoming worldwide commitments, it’s unlikely that the duo will rejoin the PSL if it resumes within the close to future.
The PSL 10 season was abruptly suspended with eight matches nonetheless remaining, amid heightened regional tensions.
The sequence between Bangladesh and Pakistan now hangs within the stability as uncertainty looms.
PSL authorities have suggested franchises to maintain their abroad gamers in Dubai and requested native gamers to stay prepared for motion.
Efforts are reportedly underway to assemble all six groups in Islamabad, with Rawalpindi being thought-about the frontrunner to host the rest of the event.
The developments comply with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s determination to droop PSL 10 indefinitely, in compliance with directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The BCB had already introduced its squad on Might 4 for the five-match T20I sequence, which included each the UAE and Pakistan legs of the tour.
Litton Das was named captain, with off-spinner Mahedi Hasan appointed as vice-captain.
Bangladesh squad for T20Is in UAE and Pakistan:
Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (vice-capt), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam
