The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have successfully reached an agreement following discussions, confirming that the Bangladesh national cricket team will tour Pakistan for a T20I series.
This decision was finalized after a detailed meeting in Dubai involving PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and BCB Chairman Nazmul Abedin, alongside BCB President Faruque Ahmed. Initially, a five-match series was planned, but it has now been curtailed to three matches.
As per the agreement, Bangladesh will play a three-match T20 International series against Pakistan. All three fixtures are confirmed to be hosted in Lahore.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed his gratitude to his Bangladeshi counterparts for finalizing the tour schedule and demonstrating their commitment to Pakistan’s international cricket calendar.
Bangladesh will be led by experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das, who was officially appointed as the T20I captain earlier this year after Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down from the role. Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan has been named vice-captain for both Bangladesh’s upcoming tours to the UAE and Pakistan.
It is noteworthy that the series had previously faced uncertainty due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, as well as the mid-season postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Originally, Bangladesh was scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on May 21 in two groups, with a five-match T20I series set to commence on May 25 in Faisalabad. However, logistical adjustments and evolving security considerations have now led to a revised three-match series, with all games to be hosted at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The tentative schedule indicates the series will likely kick off on May 27, with the subsequent matches played on May 29 and May 31. All three matches are expected to begin at 8:00 PM PST.
