BD to reach Pak on May 21 for T20I series
The Bangladesh cricket team's tour of Pakistan for a five-match T20I series is confirmed to go ahead as planned later this month, putting to rest recent rumors about possible delays or cancellations. According to recent reports, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not raised any objections or concerns, and officials from both cricket boards are in regular contact.
The series will be played across two cities, with the first two T20Is scheduled to be held at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The opening match is set for May 25, followed by the second game on May 27. The final three matches will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on May 30, June 1, and June 3. All matches will start at 8 PM local time.
The Bangladesh squad will arrive in Pakistan on May 21, after wrapping up a T20I series in the United Arab Emirates. Before heading to Pakistan, Bangladesh will play two T20Is against the UAE in Sharjah on May 17 and 19 as part of their preparations.
Litton Das has been named captain for both tours, taking over the T20I leadership after Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down earlier this year. Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan will serve as the vice-captain.
Pakistan has a strong record against Bangladesh in T20Is, having won 16 out of the 19 matches played between the two teams. Bangladesh has only managed three victories so far.
Bangladesh squad for UAE and Pakistan tour:
Litton Das (captain), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (vice-captain), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam.
Pak-BD T20I series schedule:
1st T20I: May 25 – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
2nd T20I: May 27 – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
3rd T20I: May 30 – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4th T20I: June 1 – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
5th T20I: June 3 – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
All matches will begin at 8pm local time.
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