Bangladesh agree to Pakistan cricket tour

Bangladesh on Sunday agreed to tour Pakistan for one 50-over match and a Twenty20 international later this month, reviving international cricket suspended three years ago after the Lahore terrorist attack.

“I am pleased to confirm the tour in which Bangladesh will play a one-day match on April 29 and a Twenty20 game the next day, both in Lahore,” Bangladesh Cricket Board president Mustafa Kamal said.

International cricket has been suspended in Pakistan since the attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in March 2009.

The attack left eight people dead and seven visiting players and their assistant coach wounded.

Pakistan’s government had promised fool-proof security for the Bangladesh team after their security delegation visited last month to assess the situation.

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf said the confirmation is a good sign.

“I am extremely pleased that Bangladesh has confirmed the tour. Obviously, this is very important for us and we will leave no stone unturned to ensure that this tour takes place in a befitting manner,” said Ashraf.

Pakistan had been a ‘no go’ zone for international teams as they fear for player security in a country where the national army is fighting militancy.

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