The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is doing everything they can to keep cricket alive in its backyard despite political unrest and mayhem. In a recent development, a three-person delegation from Cricket South Africa (CSA) arrived in Dhaka on Friday, September 20, ahead of their scheduled World Test Championship (WTC 2023–25) match against South Africa.
This was allegedly done as part of standard venue surveillance for the forthcoming two-match Test series between the two countries. Notably, the series’ current release window is set for mid-October. In addition, Chattogram and Mirpur are anticipated to host the two Test matches, respectively.
The South African delegates are scheduled to depart from Bangladesh on Tuesday
Similarly, Shahriar Nafees, the BCB operations in-charge, stated that there was nothing noteworthy about the delegates’ visit because it was a routine procedure that all countries conducted prior to any series. In addition to visiting the venues to discuss security concerns, it was disclosed that the delegates also had meetings with the nation’s law enforcement.
“This is an ordinary visit. Since every foreign team follows the same procedure, this is not a big deal, Nafees told DailyStar.
“The delegation members will visit the Chattogram venue [Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium] and talk with law enforcement agencies tomorrow before repeating the same process in Dhaka the following day,” he stated.
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According to the series’ planned draft, Proteas will show up on October 16. The first Test match of the series will kick off at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on October 21. The second and final Test is scheduled for October 29 in Chattogram. On November 3, following the series’ conclusion, South Africa will return home.
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In addition, it was already announced that CSA will consult with their cricket association before making a decision regarding their trip of Bangladesh in South Africa. Notably, the massive ICC (International Cricket Council) event, the Women’s T20 World Cup, was moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to serious security concerns and travel advisories from other countries advising against visiting the country until further notice. This was due to political unrest in the nation of Bangladesh.
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