The BCB has confirmed that their men’s national team will play the scheduled T20I series against the UAE whilst remaining uncertain about their upcoming Pakistan tour due to security apprehensions stemming from regional conflicts.The UAE fixtures are confirmed for May 17 and 19 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, with matches commencing at 7:00 pm local time.The status of the five-match T20I series versus Pakistan, scheduled from May 25 to June 3, remains unconfirmed.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The board’s primary concern arises from the increasing border tensions between India and Pakistan, which have already caused the suspension of both the IPL and PSL tournaments.Who’s that IPL player?During a meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, board members assessed the associated risks. Through an official communication, the BCB affirmed its UAE tour commitment whilst maintaining reservations about the Pakistan visit.
“The Bangladesh Cricket Board is in active and ongoing discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding the Bangladesh National Team‘s forthcoming tour of Pakistan,” the statement read. “The safety and security of our players and support staff remain our highest priority.”
