Pakistan, Bangladesh eye white-ball fixtures beyond FTP schedule

LAHORE: Faruque Ahmed, president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), revealed the possibility of scheduling white-ball matches against Pakistan beyond the Future Tour Programme (FTP).

BCB’s Ahmed was among the cricket board representatives invited by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to watch the ongoing second semi-final of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium here.

While speaking to the media, Faruque thanked Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi for the invitation.

“I would like to thank PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for inviting me,” said Faruque.

He mentioned that both boards are considering holding white-ball series apart from FTP.

“There has been a discussion between the two boards to hold white ball series apart from FTP. The boards are in talks to schedule the series,” he added.

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Speaking on the occasion, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi welcomed Faruqe Ahmed to Pakistan and acknowledged the support of BCB in hosting the Champions Trophy 2025.

Chairman PCB further confirmed that the two cricket boards have been in discussion regarding the series for the last few weeks.

“I would like to welcome Faruque Ahmed on the occasion of the semi-final in Lahore. I thank Faruque Ahmed and BCB for their support in organizing the Champions Trophy,” said Mohsin.

“The two boards have been discussing a mutual series for the past few weeks and the progress will be made soon,” he said.

It is pertinent to note that Bangladesh is already scheduled to tour Pakistan at the end of May.

Pakistan and Bangladesh will play a three-match ODI and T20I series as part of the Future Tour Programme.

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