Bangladesh’s WC Plans Hindered By Schedule Delay
Fans eagerly awaiting the ODI World Cup in India this year may find it frustrating that there is a lack of available information regarding the tournament’s scheduling. However, it is not just the fans who are affected; the teams participating in the World Cup are also facing difficulties in their preparations and planning.
Bangladesh, in particular, is heading into the 50-over World Cup with high hopes and aspirations. Given the similarities in conditions between India and their home country, expectations are rising among both fans and the team management. Unfortunately, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has encountered some obstacles in terms of planning.
Originally, Bangladesh intended to organize a preparation camp in India before the Asia Cup, with the aim of gearing up for the World Cup. However, the team management has now decided to conduct the camp at home instead.
“Our initial plan was to spend two weeks in a suitable location in India. The camp had to take place before the Asia Cup because we had no opportunity after that, as we have a series against New Zealand,” explained Jalal Yunus, the BCB cricket operations chairman, during a recent interaction with the media in Chelmsford.
“Unfortunately, we weren’t receiving much response, as they were unable to arrange venues for the camp. With the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and the subsequent World Cup preparations, it became uncertain. Therefore, we made the decision to hold the camp in Bangladesh to avoid any further uncertainty,” added Jalal Yunus.
Although the training camp will still be conducted in phases, focusing on match scenarios, conditioning, and skill development, the team management is facing challenges in terms of planning for specific grounds and potential match-ups.
“Knowing the World Cup schedule is crucial for us to determine where Bangladesh will be playing. Climate and conditions vary across different venues in India. If we had that information, we could have prepared accordingly. Understanding the nature of the pitches and the opponents we might face would help us strategize better. Our team management is deeply concerned,” emphasized Jalal Yunus.
The Asia Cup, which would have been instrumental in preparing for the World Cup, has also fallen into a state of uncertainty. The Bangladesh Cricket Board expressed reservations about the proposed hybrid model for the Asia Cup, where India’s matches would be held in Dubai while the rest of the games would take place in Pakistan. The main concern cited was the intense heat in Dubai.
“We were not keen on playing 50-over matches in Dubai due to the heat. As for the venue, we did not raise any other objections. Considering the upcoming World Cup and potential injury concerns, we conveyed our preference beforehand,” clarified Jalal Yunus.
In other news, Bangladesh is scheduled to play one Test, three ODIs, and two T20Is at home in June. Afghanistan will play a one-off Test before heading to India for a series during Eid ul Adha, followed by a return to Bangladesh for the ODIs and T20Is, as informed by Jalal Yunus.
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