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In a surprising development, the Bangladesh A cricket team has arrived in Pakistan despite the country being gripped by significant political unrest. The team’s arrival is seen as a green signal for the Bangladesh senior team’s upcoming Test series, scheduled to begin on August 21.
The decision to proceed with the tour comes amid widespread protests and an indefinite curfew imposed by the government. There were initial concerns about the safety of the players, with reports of attacks on the homes of some senior cricketers. However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to go ahead with the tour, relying on the assurances of the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding security arrangements.
The Bangladesh A team will play two four-day matches and three List A games against Pakistan A. The series is crucial preparation for the Test matches, with key players like Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque included in the A squad.
The successful arrival of the Bangladesh A team has raised hopes that the senior team’s tour will also proceed as planned. However, the situation remains fluid, and the BCB will continue to monitor the developments closely.
Bangladesh preliminary squad for the first four-day match:
Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Sahadat Hossain Dipu, Modaddek Hossain Saikat, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rahman Rejaur Raja, and Ruyel Miah.
Bangladesh squad for the 2nd four day match:
Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mohammad Naim, Saif Hasnat, Soumya Sarkar, Sahadat Hossain Dipu, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Zaker Ali Anik, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Hasan Murad, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rahman Rejaur Raja, and Ruyel Miah.
Bangladesh squad for one-day match:
Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mohammad Naim, Saif Hasnat, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Zaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hassan, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rahman Rejaur Raja, and Ruyel Miah.
This is a bold move by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Do you think the tour will go ahead as planned?
