Protocols relaxed for New Zealand tour

The quarantine protocols for Bangladesh for their upcoming two-Test tour of New Zealand, part of the World Test Championship (WTC), will be more relaxed compared to the measures the Tigers had to endure on their previous tour of the nation in March-April this year.

"We will have more relaxed quarantine protocols than we had on our last tour of New Zealand. We will need to stay quarantined in our room for three to four days. After that, players need to stay in their quarantine centre for a further three to four days," Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury told media yesterday.

The Tigers had to undergo a very strict 14-day quarantine period the last time they toured New Zealand. The Tigers could also not take part in any practice games on that tour.

However, the Tigers will be able to participate in two warm-up fixtures on their upcoming tour.

"We are getting a few added opportunities on this tour. Our team will get the opportunity to play two two-day practice games, one between themselves and the other against a New Zealand XI. After that we will play the Test series," added Nizamuddin.