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The Pakistan National Cricket Team is set to host the Bangladesh National Cricket Team for a two-match Test series later this month. However, recent developments in Bangladesh have cast uncertainty over the series.
The Test series, part of the ICC Test Championship, will kick off in Rawalpindi on August 21, with the second match scheduled for Karachi on August 30. These games are crucial for both teams as they vie for important points.
In preparation for the main series, the Bangladesh A team was scheduled to visit Pakistan for two four-day games and three 50-over matches, with their departure planned for August 7. However, their trip has been delayed due to the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh.
The situation in Bangladesh has been dire, with widespread riots and numerous casualties. The resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina further illustrate the severity of the crisis.
This turmoil has raised doubts about whether the Bangla Tigers, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, will be able to travel to Pakistan as planned on August 17. The worsening conditions in their home country have left their travel plans in question.
The PCB has announced that the Bangladesh tour has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
The tour of Bangladesh A to Pakistan has also been postponed. The Pakistan Cricket Board issued an official statement, confirming that the departure of Bangladesh A’s team has been delayed due to unexpected circumstances in their home country.
The PCB also stated that they are in discussions with the BCB to develop a revised itinerary for the tour. This announcement was made via an official statement on Twitter.
“The BCB has confirmed to the PCB their men’s “A” cricket team’s departure for 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 revised tour itinerary with further details to follow in due course. The Bangladesh “A” cricket team was due to arrive in Islamabad in the wee hours of Wednesday for two four-day and three 50-over matches from 10-27 August.”
Neither Pakistan nor Bangladesh has announced their squads for the series yet. The core members of the Bangladesh team have recently been putting in significant effort to prepare for the matches. They have been training diligently, eager to secure crucial points in the ICC World Test Championship.
