Bangladesh-Afghanistan series
Bangladesh interest to play ODI series against Afghanistan in November
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Bangladesh men’s cricket team is set to play a 50-over series against Afghanistan as a preparation for their upcoming Champions Trophy, in Pakistan next year.
Bangladesh will tour the West Indies for an all-format series comprising two Tests, three ODIs and the same number of T20Is in November-December.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed told reporters on Thursday (September 27) that they have plans to hold the three-match series at a neutral venue on their way to West Indies.
"We are trying to play three ODIs on our way to West Indies," said BCB president Faruque Ahmed.
"We have discussed about it with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and we are aiming to play the series," he added.
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief executive Naseeb Khan confirmed Cricbuzz on Friday that they are waiting for a final decision from their counterpart.
"We are in touch with them (BCB) but have to wait for final answer," said Naseeb adding that the series will be played in UAE in November," he informed.