ISLAMABAD: Sources confirmed on Sunday that the Bangladesh national cricket team will tour Pakistan for the upcoming T20 International series as per the original schedule.
Despite the regional developments, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not expressed any reservations regarding the tour, and preparations for the five-match T20I series are underway. Sources close to the matter stressed that the tour is not under any threat or uncertainty.
According to the proposed itinerary, the Bangladesh squad will arrive in Pakistan on May 21 after completing the ongoing series in the United Arab Emirates. The first T20I match will be played in Faisalabad on May 25, with the rest of the series to be played at two venues.
Before arriving in Pakistan, the Bangladesh T20 team will play a two-match series in Sharjah next week. The two cricket boards are said to be in close coordination, ensuring a smooth and safe series for the players and officials.
The upcoming series is being seen as a positive step towards strengthening bilateral cricket ties and promoting international cricket in Pakistan.
