Bangladesh takes the “security update” to its players at PSL 10, PCB “will continue as planned”

The BCB on Wednesday announced, that they were in touch with the PCB, to ensure the safety of their players who are participating in the PSL 10. Currently, two from the nation are in Pakistan for the PSL — Rishad Hossain plies his trade for Lahore Qalandars, and Nahid Rana plays for Peshwar Zalmi.

BCB President Dials PCB

“The BCB is in active coordination with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad to ensure that all necessary measures are in place to guarantee the security of our players,” the board stated in a release. On the other hand, the BCB is also hopeful that the five-match T20I series against Pakistan would be affected, which is supposed to begin on May 25.

BCB President Faruque Ahmed also told Cricbuzz, that for now they are not taking a decision, and waiting to see the situation in Pakistan. “We are really working on the current situation (as far as going to Pakistan for the T20I series) and it can wait for another three to four days,” said Faruque. “Let’s see how it progresses but at the moment our main concern is regarding the two players (Nahid Rana and Rishad Hossain) who are currently in Pakistan playing in the PSL.”

Two Bangladeshi Players in PSL 10

Meanwhile, the PCB also clarified that the PSL will continue as per schedule. “The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that HBL Pakistan Super League X will continue as planned with Islamabad United set to take on Quetta Gladiators later today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium,” PCB announced in a media release on its website.

“Tonight’s match sees the return of HBL PSL to Rawalpindi for four matches on 7, 8, 9, and 10 May. Thereafter, the final group stage match is scheduled in Multan on 11 May.”

“The Qualifier is set to take place in Rawalpindi on 13 May, while both Eliminators (1 and 2) and the Final of the marquee event are to take place on 14, 16, and 18 May, respectively, at the Gaddafi Stadium.”