Bangladesh Plans ODI series against Afghanistan in November before heading to the West Indies.
Bangladesh’s West Indies tour is scheduled for November and December, where they will play two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. Ahead of this tour, the BCB wants to arrange these three ODIs against Afghanistan as preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. This is important since they currently have only three confirmed ODIs against the West Indies.
Bangladesh Plans ODI Series Against Afghanistan
Previously, BCB announced an all-format away series against Afghanistan, which included two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is to be played in July. However, following the ICC T20 World Cup, the series was postponed. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) later drafted a new schedule for the matches, planning to host three ODIs and three T20Is in Greater Noida between July 25 and August 6, but it got postponed again.
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BCB President’s Statement
On Thursday, September 27, BCB president Faruque Ahmed mentioned that they aim to play three ODIs against Afghanistan on their way to the West Indies as a preparation for the Champions Trophy.
“We are trying to play three ODIs on our way to the West Indies,” said Faruque Ahmed. “We discussed it with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and we are hoping to play the series,” he said, addressing the lack of ODI matches before the Champions Trophy.
ACB’s Response
ACB’s chief executive, Naseeb Khan, confirmed to Cricbuzz on Friday that they are awaiting a final decision from BCB. “We are in touch with them but have to wait for a final answer,” said Naseeb, adding that if approved, the series will be played in the UAE in November.
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