2024-07-05 23:25:20
It is a common saying that the big teams in the cricket world do not invite Bangladesh due to the fear of financial losses. Australia was also on this list. But this time, the country, one of the superpowers of cricket, has changed its tune. They are looking forward to hosting Bangladesh. This is what the chief executive of the country’s cricket board, Nick Hockley, said
In a press conference on Wednesday (July 3), Hockley said, ‘I do not agree with the matter (not inviting financial loss). Bangladesh is definitely part of our next cycle of FTP and we look forward to hosting Bangladesh.’
Australia is scheduled to play two Tests against Bangladesh at the end of the ICC’s Future Tour Plan (FTP) of 2023-2027. If everything goes well, Bangladesh will visit Australia after 16 years with this tour. Bangladesh last played series in 2008 in Ajid soil.
In all, the Bangladesh team has visited Australia twice so far. After playing a Test and ODI series in 2003, he flew to play a 3-match ODI series in 2008. On the other hand, after receiving Bangladesh Test status, Australia has visited Bangladesh four times; In 2006, 2011, 2017 and 2021.
Recently, the Australian women’s cricket team visited Bangladesh for the first time to play a bilateral series. Hockley is very satisfied with the tour, ‘Our women’s team has had a great tour in Bangladesh before the Women’s T20 World Cup to be held this year. We greatly appreciate the hospitality that the women’s team has received.’
Meanwhile, BCB’s high performance team will tour Australia this July. The HP team will play two four-day matches and a T20 tournament. In the T20 tournament, the Bangladesh team will have the opportunity to play 6 matches except the semi-final and final. The match will increase if the semi-final and final are played.