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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stepped up with a generous offer to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) amidst rising civil unrest in Bangladesh.
With the two-Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh scheduled to kick off on August 21 in Rawalpindi, the PCB is eager to ensure the matches proceed as planned.
Political Unrest Raises Concerns
The political situation in Bangladesh has become increasingly unstable following the resignation and subsequent flight of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This turmoil has cast doubt on the Bangladesh cricket team’s ability to travel to Pakistan for the series.
A source within the PCB, as reported by the Press Trust of India, mentioned that the PCB is prepared to host the Bangladeshi players in Rawalpindi ahead of the series, providing all necessary training facilities. However, the BCB has not yet responded to this offer.
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Adding to the uncertainty, the BCB has delayed the departure of their A team to Pakistan by 48 hours. This delay raises further questions about the series between the senior men’s teams. Reports of attacks on the homes of some senior players have only added to the crisis.
Shakib Al Hasan Faces Backlash
In the midst of this political chaos, former cricket captain and current member of parliament, Shakib Al Hasan, is facing severe backlash from cricket fans for his silence. Shakib, currently in Canada for the GT20 league, was confronted by Bangladeshi fans chanting slogans against him.
Despite the uproar, Shakib chose not to respond and walked away silently. His silence has been criticized, as he was elected to the National Assembly under the Awami League banner led by Sheikh Hasina.
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PCB’s Commitment
The PCB source emphasized that the board is striving to maintain communication with the BCB, despite the current challenges. “With the BCB president (Najmul Hosain Papon) also leaving the country, the board is not functioning normally,” he added.
As the situation evolves, cricket fans on both sides of the border are eagerly awaiting a resolution that will allow the series to proceed without further disruptions.
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