When will Bangladesh team arrive in Pakistan for Test series?

Bangladesh men’s cricket team will arrive early in Pakistan to prepare for the two ICC World Test Championship fixtures in Rawalpindi and Karachi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Saturday.

The Bangladesh team will now land in Lahore on the morning of August 13 instead of August 17.

The team will train at the Gaddafi Stadium from 14-16 August before travelling to Islamabad on August 17 to hold practice sessions at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

The PCB had invited the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to send their team earlier, ensuring they have adequate and fair training opportunities ahead of the ICC World Test Championship matches.

“Sports is not only about winning and losing, it’s also about comradery. I remain confident that the extra training sessions in Lahore will allow the players to showcase their best skills and talent on the global stage,” PCB Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer said.

“We are delighted that the BCB have accepted our offer and we look forward to welcoming the Bangladesh men’s cricket team in Lahore on 13 August with our traditional hospitality. This will allow them to have three additional days of training and practice at one of our iconic venues before proceeding to Islamabad as originally planned,’ he added.

BCB Chief Executive Nizam Uddin Chowdhury thanked the PCB for allowing the Bangladesh cricket team to have additional training in Pakistan.

“This will certainly help the players to acclimate to the conditions and prepare better for the ICC World Test Championship series,” he said.