Afghanistan before England?
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Akram Khan has said that there is the possibility that another team might tour Bangladesh before England arrive on September 30. He also indicated that that team could be Afghanistan.
Earlier in the day, television channels reported that the BCB is in discussion with the Afghanistan Cricket Board regarding a series.
When asked about the matter, Akram said: “We are still discussing the possibility of a series. It is not yet confirmed, but yes there is a discussion going on. We will get it confirmed in a day or two. This is series is not a part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP).”
Speaking to reporters earlier this afternoon, BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury also indicated that a foreign team may arrive in Dhaka prior to the England series. He however, didn't mention any particular team.
On another note, the BCB have also started discussions on finding a possible replacement for the recently sacked assistant coach, Ruwan Kalpage. According to Akram, the board is likely to select Bangladesh's fielding coach, Richard Halsall.
“He has plenty of experience. He had the same role when he coached England and we are confident that he can perform this role. After a discussion last night we zeroed in on him. It is yet to be official, but he is likely to be our next assistant coach,” said Akram.
Afghanistan are expected to play a number of ODIs after their arrival. If this series does take place then this will be the first ODI series that Bangladesh will play this year.
So far, they have only played one T20 series against Zimbabwe in 2016. Apart from that they have played in the ICC World Twenty20.
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