The Bangladesh senior men’s cricket team’s two-Test away series against Pakistan, scheduled to start on August 21 in Rawalpindi, is in doubt due to civil unrest following the resignation and fleeing of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The series, with matches planned in Rawalpindi and Karachi, faces significant challenges as the national team’s travel plans are affected. Additionally, the Bangladesh A team’s shadow tour is also uncertain, with delays already in place. The PCB has extended offers to accommodate the Bangladeshi team early to ensure the series proceeds, but communication with the BCB remains difficult amidst the crisis.
5 Major Key Points:
Series Doubt Due to Civil Unrest: The Bangladesh senior men’s cricket team’s tour of Pakistan is uncertain due to ongoing civil unrest in Bangladesh.
Schedule and Locations: The series is scheduled for August 21-25 in Rawalpindi and August 30-September 3 in Karachi.
Bangladesh A Team’s Delayed Arrival: The Bangladesh A team’s tour has already been delayed by 48 hours, casting further doubt on the series.
PCB’s Efforts to Facilitate the Series: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered to host the Bangladeshi players early and provide training facilities to ensure the series can proceed.
Communication Difficulties: The PCB is struggling to maintain communication with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) amid the chaos, especially with the BCB president also having left the country.
