Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal, who is also the chief of the country's cricket board, expressed hope of a series against India happening in a few weeks.
Tamim, speaking to the media, said that he didn’t have news regarding the series against India and that he was in talks with the BCCI. Iqbal also said that there has been constant exchange of emails between the two boards and everyone is trying to ensure that the series takes place. The former skipper also said that his country is safe and there is excitement among common Bangladeshi Cricket fans to see their team play against India. He also added that not just the fans but also the journalists and the cricketers themselves are very upbeat and excited to play against India and hoped the government of India will give the go-ahead.
If the series does go ahead, then Afghanistan’s proposed home series against India, which was slated to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in September, will have to be postponed. In his chat with the media, the former national skipper turned BCB chief reiterated that he was doing everything in his power to make sure the series happens. Tamim also said that he was in constant touch with his Indian cricket counterparts and hard-selling the idea of touring Bangladesh but reminded the press that, being BCB chief, there are certain protocols to be followed and lines which he cannot cross. What next for Bangladesh?
The immediate focus will be on the historic Test series in Australia after 23 years. Darwin and Mackay will host the matches, which are slated to begin on the 13th, with the first Test match of the series to be played at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. The second and final Test match of the series will be played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Najmul Shanto has been named the captain for the tour with Mehidy Hasan Miraz as his deputy. Both sides have played six Tests against each other, with the Aussies winning five and the Bangladeshis winning once.