Discover how political turmoil is affecting the Bangladesh tour of Pakistan. Stay updated on the latest cricket news and implications for fans.
The 2-Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan, scheduled to be held in Rawalpindi on August 21, is in jeopardy due to the ongoing riots after former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee.
Bangladesh’s travel plans for the Rawalpindi (August 21-25) and Karachi (August 30-September 3) Tests seem uncertain in the current situation.
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The riots have affected the shadow tour of the Bangladesh senior team against Pakistan. Mominul Haque, the former Test captain of the Bangladesh team, was scheduled to represent the senior team against the Pakistan Shaheens.
As the situation continues to develop, the plans of both teams to arrive in Pakistan are facing obstacles.
Sources at the (Thanking to@TheRealPCB)Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed that efforts are being made to salvage the series.
Meanwhile, reports have emerged suggesting that crowds had broken into the homes of a few elderly gamers, further complicating matters.
The Check squad was supposed to arrive in Pakistan on August 17, while the A staff was supposed to arrive tomorrow.
On August 11, the first of four days of relaxation for the A staff is set to begin.
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Pakistan has not been visited by the Bangladeshi cricket team since the 2019–2020 campaign.
Despite the instability, the PCB is aggressively attempting to maintain contact with the BCB. However, given the current situation, it is challenging.
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“With the BCB president (Najmul Hosain Papon) additionally leaving the nation, apparently the board isn’t functioning usually,” the PCB supply explained.
