The Bangladesh Cricket Board has scheduled a two-Test series against Zimbabwe in April, marking both teams’ return to Test cricket after 2021. The first Test is set for April 20-24 at Sylhet and the second from April 28-May 2 at Chattogram. This event is significant as it will be Zimbabwe’s first Test tour to Bangladesh in over four years.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that Zimbabwe will visit Bangladesh for a two-Test series in April. This series will mark the return of both teams to Test cricket after a long hiatus since 2021. The first Test is scheduled to be held at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from April 20 to 24, followed by the second Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram from April 28 to May 2.
This will be Zimbabwe’s first red-ball tour in Bangladesh in over four years. The last Test series between the two countries occurred in July 2021, where Bangladesh achieved a decisive 220-run victory in Harare. Notably, Zimbabwe’s last Test in Bangladesh was in February 2020, in which Bangladesh won by an innings and 106 runs.
Post the Test series, Bangladesh is set to tour Pakistan for a white-ball series in May, which will include One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20Is. Both squads for the upcoming Test series have yet to be released, but these matches are pivotal for enhancing both teams’ red-ball cricket status.
Zimbabwe recently resumed red-ball cricket after their loss to Ireland in Bulawayo, while Bangladesh is coming off a significant Test win against the West Indies. This victory was particularly historic as it secured Bangladesh’s first win in the Caribbean since 2009, with the series finishing tied at 1-1.
In summary:
1st Test: April 20-24, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
2nd Test: April 28-May 2, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
In conclusion, Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for two Test matches in April, marking a notable return to the format for both teams. This series is particularly significant as it will be Zimbabwe’s first red-ball tour of Bangladesh in several years and presents a vital opportunity for both teams to strengthen their Test cricket credentials. Following these matches, Bangladesh will engage in a white-ball series in Pakistan, underlining their ongoing commitment to international cricket.
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