New Zealand's Tour of Bangladesh Postponed Indefinitely
Reportedly New Zealand's tour of bangladesh for a two-Test series in august - september 2020 has been postponed due to the spread of the coronavirus. Kane Williamson's side was due in bangladesh to play two matches of the ICC World Test Championship. international cricket will resume in July when england take on the west indies in a Test series at home but there are concerns over some of the new rules approved by the international cricket Council in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile the two boards will now work on identifying a suitable time to reschedule the series, the cricket BOARD' target='_blank' title='bangladesh cricket board-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>bangladesh cricket board said."In the present COVID-19 pandemic scenario, hosting a full cricket series in august 2020 will be a challenge in terms of preparations and we cannot take chances with the safety and health of players, support staff and related stakeholders," cricket BOARD' target='_blank' title='bcb-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>bcb chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury said. "Under these circumstances, the cricket BOARD' target='_blank' title='bcb-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>bcb and NZC have felt that the best way forward would be to defer the series."
Former captain Mashrafe Mortaza is among those to have tested positive while spinner Nazmul islam and opener Nafees Iqbal are also reported to have returned positive tests. New rules stipulate bowlers and fielders can no longer use saliva to shine the ball. Fast bowlers are worried this might impact their performances. On monday, 3 pakistan players from a squad of 29, tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of their england tour. Recently, india had also called off their tour of sri lanka more to follow.