The Pakistan men’s cricket team will tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series in July, finalized by PCB and BCB. This arrangement follows discussions between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and BCB President Faruque Ahmed, occurring during the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. The series supplements Bangladesh’s existing commitments, ensuring a packed cricket schedule.
The Pakistan men’s cricket team is set to tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series scheduled for July, outside the ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP). This arrangement has been confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), with further details regarding the schedule and venues to be announced soon.
This initiative stems from discussions between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and BCB President Faruque Ahmed, which occurred during Ahmed’s recent visit to Dubai coinciding with the ICC Champions Trophy. Previously, it was confirmed that Bangladesh is set to tour Pakistan in May for a series featuring three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) as per the FTP.
Shahriar Nafees, the BCB Cricket Operations Head, indicated that both cricket boards were engaged in constructive dialogue about an additional white-ball series in July. Additionally, Bangladesh’s calendar includes a two-Test series against Zimbabwe in April, followed by a home series against Sri Lanka in June-July, and a series against India scheduled for August-September.
Moreover, the Bangladesh team is preparing for the Asia Cup in September and will later host the West Indies and Ireland within the same year, showcasing a packed schedule for the team ahead.
In conclusion, the Pakistan men’s cricket team will be touring Bangladesh in July for a white-ball series, highlighting the positive collaboration between the PCB and BCB. This engagement follows ongoing commitments for both teams, ensuring a busy calendar ahead for Bangladesh within the coming months.
Original Source: tribune.com.pk
