According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, Bangladesh's Test cricketers are set to face formidable opponents, including Pakistan, India, South Africa, and the West Indies, in their 2023-25 WTC cycle. The preparation begins with three four-day matches in Chattogram next month, setting the stage for an intensive series of encounters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Following these home fixtures, the team will embark on a challenging tour of Australia, where they will play two four-day matches against Pakistan A in Darwin from July 19 to 29. The Bangladesh A team will then continue their tour with two more four-day matches against Pakistan A in Pakistan in August.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Additionally, there are plans for New Zealand A to tour Bangladesh in August or September, further intensifying the preparation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The BCB has been proactive in ensuring that the players are well-prepared for this grueling schedule.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Training camps have been in full swing since May in Chattogram and Sylhet, with BCB's cricket operations chairman, Jalal Yunus, expressing confidence in the progress of the Test players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The senior men's team is slated to travel to Pakistan on August 17 for a two-Test series, with venues and dates yet to be finalised. This series will be followed by two Tests against India in Chennai and Kanpur, along with three T20Is.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The BCB is also considering a revised schedule proposed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board for two white-ball series in late July. This includes three ODIs and three T20Is in Greater Noida, a proposal that is currently under discussion due to concerns about the weather conditions in Noida during July.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After their bilateral series in India in September, Bangladesh will host South Africa for two home Tests in October. The year will culminate with a full series tour of the West Indies in November and December, rounding off an intensive period of Test cricket for the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bangladesh-prepares-for-a-rigorous-test-schedule-with-aim-at-wtc-report.jpg", "alt_img": "Bangladesh prepares for a rigorous Test schedule with aim at WTC: Report", "alt_title": "Mushfiqur Rahim stars as Bangladesh defeat Ireland by seven wickets in one-off Test, skp", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Bangladesh Prepares For A Rigorous Test Schedule With Aim At WTC: Report On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Bangladesh Prepares For A Rigorous Test Schedule With Aim At WTC: Report, The Bangladesh Cricket Board: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has orchestrated a challenging lineup of seven red-ball games for the.", "seo_keywords": "New Delhi, The Bangladesh Cricket Board, World Test Championship, South Africa, West Indies, The Bangladesh, New Zealand, The BCB, Jalal Yunus, Afghanistan Cricket Board, Greater Noida", "tag": "", "tagging": "New Delhi, The Bangladesh Cricket Board, World Test Championship, South Africa, West Indies, The Bangladesh, New Zealand, The BCB, Jalal Yunus, Afghanistan Cricket Board, Greater Noida", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "bangladesh-prepares-for-a-rigorous-test-schedule-with-aim-at-wtc-report", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1026", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-06-23 17:50:04", "updated": "2024-06-23 17:50:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "New Delhi, The Bangladesh Cricket Board, World Test Championship, South Africa, West Indies, The Bangladesh, New Zealand, The BCB, Jalal Yunus, Afghanistan Cricket Board, Greater Noida", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-06-23 17:50:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/bangladesh-prepares-for-a-rigorous-test-schedule-with-aim-at-wtc-report-147080" }