CricketBCB reschedules ‘A’ team’s tour of Pakistan amidst uncertainty in Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Cricket Board Faces Uncertainty Amid Political Crisis

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is experiencing a wave of uncertainty in the coming days due to ongoing political turmoil in the country. The BCB recently announced the rescheduling of their A team’s tour of Pakistan by two days in light of the present crisis.

Delay in Departure

The Bangladesh A Team was originally set to depart for Pakistan on Tuesday (August 6) evening to participate in a series of matches against Pakistan A (Shaheens). However, due to unforeseen circumstances, their departure has been delayed by at least 48 hours, according to a statement released by the BCB on Tuesday.

“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in constant communication with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the A Team’s tour,” the statement read.

Player Lineup and Preparation

Notable players such as Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque, and others are part of the Bangladesh A team for the upcoming matches against Pakistan Shaheens. The team is preparing for a two-match Test series and will return home after the initial four-day match.

BCB officials are closely monitoring the situation to determine the next steps for the national team’s preparation for the Pakistan tour, which was disrupted by the recent country-wide curfew.

Political Developments

The political landscape in Bangladesh has seen significant changes, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigning and fleeing the country. BCB president Nazmul Hasan, who is also a member of Parliament and Sports Minister, has also left the country.

As BCB navigates through the uncertainties, they are yet to finalize their plans as key board directors who supported the previous government have left the country for safety. Additionally, former national skipper Mashrafe Mortaza’s residence was vandalized following Sheikh Hasina’s departure.

Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving situation as BCB works to address the challenges posed by the current political crisis.