The international cricket fraternity is caught in the crossroads of indecision as Bangladesh cricket team’s tour to Pakistan, planned for this September, remains uncertain. There is unrest in Pakistan right now following the killing of former Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s daughter, Sheikh Hasina: the BCB is wary of the prevailing security milieu in Pakistan.
The Concerns are Valid
The stated apprehensions of the BCB are not baseless at all. Risky situations for the Sri Lankan players in 2009 the Mumbai attack on two buses carrying Sri Lankan cricketers and the terrorist attacks in Lahore in 2017 can still be vividly remembered by so many cricket fans and players. The board’s and the management of Bangladesh cricket team’s safety and security are paramount hence any decision that is made with regard to the cancellation or postponement of the tour will be informed by this.
The PCB’s Efforts to Reassure
BCB has been indeed trying hard to attend the PCB’s concerns and Maybe, their attempts are not enough. The PCB has mentioned a number of matches that Pakistan is slated to play as a home team and series with women’s teams also. But, the PCB resolute to continue its endeavor to calm the BCB may not be sufficient to allay the Bangladeshi team’s worry.
The Impact on Cricket
The cancellation of the tour will have a way of depriving the sport in Pakistan this exposure but will also have a way of harming the BCB and the Bangladesh cricket team. It has taken the team several months to prepare for this tour and meant that they would have to prepare for another series or tournament if this were to be called off.
The Way Forward
Thus, one can conclude that the two boards want to find the solution to this problem and bring the best outcome. As for the PCB, it has to give more assurance on the security condition in Pakistan, whereas the BCB should consider its players and officials’ security.
As for the Bangladesh cricket tour of Pakistan it will still remain to be seen what will transpire next. But one thing is very clear that the international cricket requires stability and no war zones. The cut off of the tour was to have serious consequences that affected both nations, and for international cricket in general.
Also Read – ICC T20 World Cup 2024 : 3 Reasons For Bangladesh’s Defeat Against Afghanistan