The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have reached a successful agreement following discussions, under which the Bangladesh national cricket team will tour Pakistan for a T20I series.
The decision was finalised after a detailed meeting in Dubai between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and BCB Chairman Nazmul Abedin, along with BCB President Faruque Ahmed. However, the series was cut down from initial five matches to three.
As part of the agreement, Bangladesh will play a three-match T20 International series against Pakistan. All three fixtures will be hosted in Lahore.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed his gratitude to his Bangladeshi counterparts for finalising the tour schedule and ensuring their commitment to Pakistan’s international cricket calendar.
Bangladesh will be led by experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das, who was officially appointed as the T20I captain earlier this year after Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down.
Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan has been named vice-captain for both the UAE and Pakistan tour.
It is pertinent to mention that the series had faced uncertainty due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, as well as the mid-season postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Originally, Bangladesh was scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on May 21 in two groups, with a five-match T20I series set to begin on May 25 in Faisalabad. However, logistical adjustments and security considerations have now led to a revised three-match series, all to be hosted in Lahore.
