In a surprising development, the Bangladesh A cricket team has arrived in Pakistan for their scheduled tour despite the ongoing political unrest in the country.
The decision to proceed with the tour, which includes two four-day matches and three List A games against Pakistan A, is a significant step forward for cricket relations between the two nations. The Bangladesh senior team is also scheduled to tour Pakistan for a two-match Test series later this month.
The political situation in Bangladesh has been volatile, with widespread protests and a change of government. However, the BCB has decided to proceed with the tour, indicating a strong commitment to the sport.
The Bangladesh A squad includes several key players, including former captains Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque, who will be looking to gain match practice ahead of the Test series.
Bangladesh preliminary squad for the first four-day match:
Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Sahadat Hossain Dipu, Modaddek Hossain Saikat, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rahman Rejaur Raja, and Ruyel Miah.
Bangladesh squad for the 2nd four day match:
Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mohammad Naim, Saif Hasnat, Soumya Sarkar, Sahadat Hossain Dipu, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Zaker Ali Anik, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Hasan Murad, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rahman Rejaur Raja, and Ruyel Miah.
Bangladesh squad for one-day match:
Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mohammad Naim, Saif Hasnat, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Zaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hassan, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rahman Rejaur Raja, and Ruyel Miah.
This is a bold move by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Do you think the tour will proceed smoothly given the current situation?