Cricket players Nahid Rana and Rishad Hossain are being brought back from Pakistan as soon as possible by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Prior to this, the BCB had said that they were keeping a careful eye on the health of their players who were playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Two matches had to be postponed due to a drone strike near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, which caused major anxiety among international players. By citing safety concerns, both cricket players have indicated that they are unwilling to continue playing in the league.
“To ensure that the cricket players feel comfortable and secure while in Pakistan, the Board is collaborating closely with the PCB and the Bangladesh High Commission. In addition, the BCB is working with the appropriate authorities to make sure that everything is set up to allow the players to eventually leave Pakistan in a safe and timely manner,” the BCB stated in a statement issued on Thursday.
The Board also affirmed that it communicates with both participants on a regular basis.
“The BCB attaches the highest priority to the safety and security of its players,” said the statement.
Following India’s airstrike against Pakistan, known as “Operation Sindoor,” tensions between the two nations have intensified, raising additional fears about cricket players’ safety. These events have also increased pressure on the BCCI and players to maintain safety procedures during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
Authorities have stepped up security after receiving bomb threats at several IPL sites. The Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) home field, Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, recently received a bomb threat via email, raising questions about whether the games planned there should go ahead or be moved.
Due to security concerns, the match between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was rescheduled from Dharamshala to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
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