Schedule for BD A’s tour of Windies confirmed

Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced the match schedule for the West Indies Men's A Team series against Bangladesh Men's A Team in August. 

The series will feature two four-day first-class matches and three 50-over matches from 4 to 20 August with all the matches set to be played at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia.

BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said the series provides an excellent opportunity for players of both teams to prepare for international commitments.

"The international schedule is getting busier by the season and therefore it is very important for the cricketers to keep themselves ready through good competitive cricket. We thank CWI for accommodating the A tour," Nizamuddin was quoted as saying in a press release.  

"The four-day 'Tests' and the One-Day matches will be invaluable experience for the players. The BCB and CWI share a warm longstanding relationship and have worked tirelessly to make this tour happen. I hope we will see more reciprocal programmes between the two boards in the future," he added. 

The BCB selectors will name the squad for Bangladesh A team after the Eid break before their training camp from July 16 in Khulna. 

Fixture: 

4-7: August: 1st Four-day match 

10-13 August: 2nd Four-Day match

6 August: 1st 50-over match 

18 August: 2nd 50-over match 

20 August: 3rd 50-over match