Bangladesh set to play tri-series in New Zealand in lead as much as T20 World Cup
Jalal Yunus, the BCB cricket operations chairman, confirmed the identical and mentioned that the sequence will happen in Christchurch with Pakistan almost definitely to be the third workforce.
Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan. Courtesy: Reuters
HIGHLIGHTSThe tri-series is more likely to happen in ChristchurchPakistan are almost definitely to be the third teamIn January, Tamim Iqbal pulled out from T20Is
Bangladesh are set to play a T20I tri-series in New Zealand later this yr as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup in Australia. Jalal Yunus, the BCB cricket operations chairman, confirmed the identical and mentioned that the sequence will happen in Christchurch with Pakistan almost definitely to be the third workforce.
Prior to the matches, the Tigers are additionally scheduled to play T20 video games in opposition to native sides throughout their camp in Adelaide. The dates for the tri-series is more likely to be between late September and early October, though an official announcement is but to come back.
Bangladesh may also lock horns with West Indies and Zimbabwe along with collaborating within the Asia Cup, which may also be performed within the T20 format.
“We will play more than 16 T20 matches [before the T20 World Cup]. We will not need a separate camp, since this is itself a lot of preparation. We will be holding a camp in Adelaide for a week, before heading to New Zealand to play the tri-nation tournament,” Yunus was quoted as saying at a press convention.
BCB IN TALKS WITH TAMIM IQBAL
The BCB are additionally in talks with veteran batter Tamim Iqbal relating to his future within the T20 format. Back in January, the southpaw mentioned that he shouldn’t be thought of for choice in T20Is for six months. Tamim additionally pulled out from the T20 World Cup final yr within the UAE.
“Tamim is one of the most senior players. We have held a series of meetings with him, and he understands his position very well. You will probably hear about it from him when the six months are over. We want him to play, and we are trying [to convince him]. We will definitely respect his decision since he has to consider his future as a cricketer,” he added.
