The upcoming three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Mirpur is under the cloud of uncertainty as a consequence of ongoing geopolitical tensions involving countries like Israel, Iran, the UAE, Italy, Saudi Arabia and more. Based on a report in Pakistani media outlet Geo Super, the three-match series involving Bangladesh and Pakistan will only proceed if the prevailing situation doesn’t escalate travel risks or security concerns.
“The continued regional tensions have made the tour uncertain, which, in response to the insiders, would only proceed if the prevailing situation doesn’t escalate travel risks or security concerns,” Pakistan’s media outlet Geo Super was quoted as saying on March 1.
Based on the itinerary, Pakistan’s men’s cricket team is scheduled to reach in Dhaka on March 9 for the three 50-over matches which will probably be played on March 11, 13 and 15 at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
The three matches will help each the teams prepare well for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027, which is scheduled in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
While the reports in Pakistan have indicated that the series is under a cloud of uncertainty, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have insisted that they’ve not received any official communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the postponement of the series.
“If this involves a stage where they’ll’t travel, then we cannot do anything. But to this point we haven’t received any correspondence from the PCB in that regard,” BCB cricket operations chairman Nazmul Abedin told reporters on Monday.
Based on him, the Bangladesh Cricket Board is ready to host the series as per schedule.
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