PCB turns down Bangladesh's offer for T20I tri-series: reports

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has declined the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) offer to play a T20I tri-series in December 2025.

According to the sources, the board turned down the proposal due to the players’ workload, who will be involved in the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 in December.

The tri-series proposal included Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

For the unversed, BBL 15 will witness a strong Pakistani presence, with some of the country’s biggest names set to feature across franchises.

Babar Azam will turn out for the Sydney Sixers, Shaheen Shah Afridi for Brisbane Heat, Hasan Ali for Adelaide Strikers, Mohammad Rizwan for Melbourne Renegades, Haris Rauf for Melbourne Stars, and Shadab Khan for Sydney Thunder.

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The star-studded season will kick off on December 14, 2025, with a blockbuster clash between defending champions Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Perth Stadium.

The tournament will run until January 25, 2026, featuring 44 matches in total.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan team is currently playing a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which will be followed by a T20I tri-series.

The tri-series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe will commence on November 17 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

T20I Tri-Series (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe)

• 17 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• 19 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• 22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 23 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 25 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 29 November –Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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