BCB to send security team ahead of Bangladesh’s departure for Pakistan

[Abdullah719]

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazul Hasan said on Sunday that they are sending a security team to Pakistan ahead of the national team’s three-match Twenty20 International series tour. Hasan revealed that the national team will be accompanied by personnel from national security agencies during the tour.

The security team will travel to Pakistan a day before the team is scheduled to fly while National Security Intelligence (NSI), one of the top-most rated security agencies will be in Pakistan during the tour.

BCB and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) arrived at a conclusion that Bangladesh‘s upcoming tour of Pakistan would go ahead as planned, but the Bangladesh team will not stay in Pakistan for more than seven days at a stretch due to security reasons, for the three-match T20I series along with the two Tests.

Under the new agreement, Bangladesh will play the series comprising two Tests, three T20Is and one ODI in three phases to make sure they are staying not more than a week.

The tour starts with the three T20Is, scheduled to be played between January 24 and 27. The Tigers will return to Pakistan to play the first Test, starting on February 7 and return once again to play the lone ODI on April 3 and the second Test of the series will begin on April 5. Both Tests will be part of the World Test Championship.

“Yes, our advanced security team is going before we travel to Pakistan,” Nazmul told reporters at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday.

“We will have security from NSI. They will go first while some of them will arrive later. We will ensure best preparation from our side. I am trying for that.

“We did not want to discuss about the security now. There were some concerns raised. There is nothing to worry about. The tension is about playing. Performing naturally isn’t easy if you are worried about something else. So it is hard to play cricket if you are not mentally at peace. And T20I is high intensity game. The game could change any moment. So, I told them to play without worries. I will stay with them.”

Hasan said he is convinced with the security plan provided by the PCB. “We will have the top most agencies of our country – NSI and DGFI. As far as I know, their representatives will be waiting before we reach. And one will be with us. We will have people from both the agencies. We know that. We have planned that and we have discussed about that,” said Nazmul.

“I have seen the security plan of PCB. There is nothing more they could do. But there could be uncertainty at any time. But we will have to remember that this is not just a bilateral series, there are Test Championship matches ahead. This is sort of World Cup. After T20I and One-day, they have started Tests on home and away basis. So there is no option. As a full-member of ICC, we need to participate. There was pressure. I think after playing this T20I series, we will be able to realize what the situation is and if we have some problem, we will be able to discuss.”

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...head-of-bangladeshs-travel-to-pakistan-913968

 

[Mamoon]

BCB and the players simply don’t want to be here. You have to feel sorry for them to be honest.

 

[HappyWarsFan]

BCB and the players simply don’t want to be here. You have to feel sorry for them to be honest.

If they don't want to be here, then why did Bangladesh agree and sign the FTP to play against us?

 

[minamino]

If they don't want to be here, then why did Bangladesh agree and sign the FTP to play against us?

I think in their head, they thought the series will be played in UAE.

 

[Sher Khan]

BCB and the players simply don’t want to be here. You have to feel sorry for them to be honest.

That is their problem for being scaredy cats. Its time for them to man up. The security plans and 10000 army personnel being deployed are in front of them. It is upto them to grow a pair now.

 

[Titan24]

But we will have to remember that this is not just a bilateral series, there are Test Championship matches ahead. This is sort of World Cup. After T20I and One-day, they have started Tests on home and away basis. So there is no option. As a full-member of ICC, we need to participate. There was pressure. I think after playing this T20I series, we will be able to realize what the situation is and if we have some problem, we will be able to discuss.”

Interesting point. Nazmul said its sort of a world cup and as a full member of ICC we need to participate. So ICC would be expecting the same response from other full members as well?

 

[m.shah]

They are acting as if they are visiting Yemen Or Syria.

 

[kk1992]

They do not have to be in Pakistan if they do not wish to be in Pakistan.

But this melodrama needs to stop from them.

Pakistan is not a war torn country, 200 million people daily go about their business just like in any other country, many and many foreigners visit and travel alone all over Pakistan.

And what is their to feel sorry? melodrama main character is a drama queen.

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

BCB and the players simply don’t want to be here. You have to feel sorry for them to be honest.

just doing nautanki like you

 

[Mamoon]

Terrible scheduling and the opposition doesn’t want to play. This series is a complete farce.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Terrible scheduling and the opposition doesn’t want to play. This series is a complete farce.

Give it a rest Mamoon bhai.

BCB had the option to refuse. They agreed. Players had the option of withdrawal, most of them are coming.

 

[Buffet]

Terrible scheduling and the opposition doesn’t want to play. This series is a complete farce.

Schedule and willingness will get betterr with time. 1-2 tours won't take it back to what it used to in past.

 

[MenInG]

President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Nazmul Hassan on Sunday said country’s security personnel will accompany the Bangladesh National Cricket team during the upcoming tour of Pakistan starting on January 24.

Bangladesh will tour Pakistan in three phases.

In the first phase, they will take on Pakistan in a three-match T20I series in Lahore. After that, Bangladesh will tour Pakistan for the first Test of the two-match Test series, which is part of the World Test Championship, and in the third phase of the tour, Bangladesh will play one ODI and the 2nd and last Test of the series.

“An advance security team will go to Pakistan before the Bangladesh team fly. We’ve have members of National Security Intelligence (NSI) and Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) to protect our team,” Nazmul Hassan told the media at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday during the first practice session of the tour.

“I don’t want to talk much about the security now. We’ve prepared well for that. I told the boys that there’s nothing to think much about it. With a tension of security, you can’t play your natural game. Mental peace is very important to play the natural game of cricket. I just wanted to give the boys this message. We’ll also tour Pakistan with the boys. We’ll stay together, eat together,” he further said.

The BCB chief believes Bangladesh have a good chance to win the series against Pakistan who are currently at number one in the ICC T20I world rankings.

“I think Bangladesh should win the series. They (Pakistan) are also expecting a tough challenge from Bangladesh. Tamim (Iqbal) returned to the team for a long time. He is not an attacking batsman like he was before but he is now more mature. Afif (Hossain), Mahedi (Hasan), Shanto (Najmul Hossain) played well in the just-concluded Bangabandhu BPL. I think they together will help us poise a strong performance in Pakistan,” Nazmul further told the media.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already announced their final squad for the T20 series against Bangladesh. They recalled Shoaib Malik, who did well in the BPL, and veteran Mohammad Hafeez.

Nazmul believes the series will be a good cricketing show.


https://unb.com.bd/category/Sports/security-personnel-to-accompany-tigers-during-pakistan-tour/41735

 

[cricketjoshila]

[MENTION=93712]MenInG[/MENTION]

How many personnel of BD security are with the team?

May be this will be the template to convince the other countries. Send their own security for the inner most cordon.

This was being discussed on PP by me and couple of posters. Seems Mani and Wasim Khan been reading PP.

 

[Mamoon]

This series is also a lose-lose situation for Pakistan.

Beating Bangladesh without Shakib and Mushfiq means nothing, but losing would be a disaster.

 

[Rana]

This series is also a lose-lose situation for Pakistan.

Beating Bangladesh without Shakib and Mushfiq means nothing, but losing would be a disaster.

Oh yeah as if it meant nothing when we beat them in the World Cup?

 

[MenInG]

[MENTION=93712]MenInG[/MENTION]

How many personnel of BD security are with the team?

May be this will be the template to convince the other countries. Send their own security for the inner most cordon.

This was being discussed on PP by me and couple of posters. Seems Mani and Wasim Khan been reading PP.

No idea - not been said by PCB so far

 

[Mamoon]

Oh yeah as if it meant nothing when we beat them in the World Cup?

Who cares about winning dead-rubber matches? We failed when it mattered.

 

[omairsiddiqui]

A couple of days before the series, Nazmul will say that the players' mothers are also coming with them.

Extreme drama.

 

[BaankeJi]

Give it a rest Mamoon bhai.

BCB had the option to refuse. They agreed. Players had the option of withdrawal, most of them are coming.

I think Mamoon is right. BD don't want to tour Pakistan. They are not concerned by security at all - they just don't want to tour. It is another matter that they don't have any reason for not touring.

 

[Slim]

Terrible scheduling and the opposition doesn’t want to play. This series is a complete farce.

Give it a rest Mamoon bhai.

BCB had the option to refuse. They agreed. Players had the option of withdrawal, most of them are coming.

Mamoon stop with such embarrasing posts. You are posting like a troll. You are better than this. Straighten up your act, even joshila is questioning your sharamful behavior.

Johshila bhai, only the 52th ranked t20i player isnt coming, rest the whole team is coming. So its all except one.

 

[Slim]

Terrible scheduling and the opposition doesn’t want to play. This series is a complete farce.

This series is also a lose-lose situation for Pakistan.

Beating Bangladesh without Shakib and Mushfiq means nothing, but losing would be a disaster.

I know you are trolling but Pakistan didnt ban Shakib and yes winning a t20I series in the absence of the 52th rankes t20i batsman is going to be a big sham right? Mamoon bohat hi wesay ghatiya harketein kar rahay ho dost. Attention seeking behavior.

 

[ahsan17]

This series is also a lose-lose situation for Pakistan.

Beating Bangladesh without Shakib and Mushfiq means nothing, but losing would be a disaster.

By your logic, any series against BD is a lose lose situation.

 

[coy0607]

BCB and the players simply don’t want to be here. You have to feel sorry for them to be honest.

Yeah. Its difficult to understand as a Pakistani, but looking at this from their perspective, more than anything else, its the perception. Cricket is only just starting to return to Pakistan after 10+ years. Even if every report in the world said Pakistan is the safe, it'll take some time for teams to get comfortable and for the perception to change.
We're going through an awkward phase right now, but iA after a couple of successful tour this perception will be eliminated.

 

[ahmedzee]

This is getting so silly from bcb. I hope pcb remembers this pathetic board in future when things are good. Such petty attitude from Bangladesh doesn’t favour anyone.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Schedule and willingness will get betterr with time. 1-2 tours won't take it back to what it used to in past.

Well said. Kids here are struggling to understand this basic fact. This poster included.

 

[ahmedzee]

This series is also a lose-lose situation for Pakistan.

Beating Bangladesh without Shakib and Mushfiq means nothing, but losing would be a disaster.

Losing to BD would benefit Pakistan I feel. It could lead to firing if Misbah which has been a curse to Pakistan cricket. We should seek positives in every situation and outcome.

 

[Shazzam]

Losing to BD would benefit Pakistan I feel. It could lead to firing if Misbah which has been a curse to Pakistan cricket. We should seek positives in every situation and outcome.

Actually losing to BD may bring Misbah out of retirement.

 

[Saj]

Is this a record for the number of security teams being sent by a Board to any country before a tour.

 

[sohailmm]

If any gora team is doing such nakraas we would justify it blindley that they need to assure their own security, its our desi hypocrisy that we are not willing to offer same respect to our own people and neighbours.

Let them take the safety measures in order to clear up their security fears and keep calm.
Pakistan has lost lot of ground in the previous decades, it has fallen behind all the south asian nations in this respect.

A pro nationalist government which is hostile to Pakistan has also added pressure on the Bangladesh board leading to these decisions.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Are they playing a game on Tora Bora or something? Never seen this much drama before.

 

[Buffet]

Well said. Kids here are struggling to understand this basic fact. This poster included.

Situation has gotten drastically better in the last 2 years when it comes to inernational cricket coming back to Pakistan. It's understandable that fans quickly want to see situation back to normal, but it will take time. Each tour will take us closer to normal internationl cricket in Pakistan. Happy to see that BCB did not refuse touring. Split up series or all statements are non-issue when it comes to big picture. PCB did the right thing to make sure that tours are happening.

Confidence builds up slowly and eventually no one will think safety when thinking about Pakistan. All players and boards will start trusting the security provided by PCB. But all of that will take time.

One day we will have international cricket without heavy security in Pakistan and things will get back to normal. Till then all fans need to focus on who is coming and not focus on who is not coming.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Niether test match will go the 5 day length weather permitting, so once they are hammered inside a few days they can fly home.

 

[Amjid Javed]

This series is also a lose-lose situation for Pakistan.

Beating Bangladesh without Shakib and Mushfiq means nothing, but losing would be a disaster.

Not pakistans problem if someone is banned or someone doesnt want to tour. Should we discredit every team thats beaten Australia when warner and smith were banned? Or should we discredit bangladesh for beating englsnd when morgan opted out.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

they have announced the squad and schedule has been finalized.
Now what would happened if BD security team is not satisfied?

 

[Usman Chadda]

Situation has gotten drastically better in the last 2 years when it comes to inernational cricket coming back to Pakistan. It's understandable that fans quickly want to see situation back to normal, but it will take time. Each tour will take us closer to normal internationl cricket in Pakistan. Happy to see that BCB did not refuse touring. Split up series or all statements are non-issue when it comes to big picture. PCB did the right thing to make sure that tours are happening.

Confidence builds up slowly and eventually no one will think safety when thinking about Pakistan. All players and boards will start trusting the security provided by PCB. But all of that will take time.

One day we will have international cricket without heavy security in Pakistan and things will get back to normal. Till then all fans need to focus on who is coming and not focus on who is not coming.

I'm surprised with how quick PCB is actually changing the situation around. Never in our wildest dreams did we think we could get Sri Lanka to tour, the team that got attacked on that ill-fated day ten years back. But here we are, with Sri Lanka having completed two legs successfully.

Bangladesh did prove to be a difficult catch, but at the end of the day they deserve credit for coming. They were well within their rights to not tour, just the conflicting statements from their chairman was the issue in this whole drama.

I applaud the efforts of the PCB, and specially Wasim Khan, with how he is continuously improving relations with the other boards. Unfortunately, previous PCB regimes had no one with the vision this man currently has. Najam Sethi deserves some credit, but throwing insane amounts of cash at teams is completely different to what is happening right now. I would say Javed Afridi and his team at Peshawar Zalmi are equally commendable, with how they got a bunch of foreign players to tour Pakistan back in 2017.

This will take time, and we have to be patient. People cannot go bashing the reluctant teams, neither should they go around bashing the PCB if the itinerary is not according to their expectations. We have to do with what we get right now until there is enough confidence and goodwill built-up in Pakistan's ability to host any team in the world.

 

[Saj]

they have announced the squad and schedule has been finalized.
Now what would happened if BD security team is not satisfied?

Then the ball would be in the BCB's court regarding the tour and the likelihood is they will say No.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Then the ball would be in the BCB's court regarding the tour and the likelihood is they will say No.

i have feeling that is going to happened. I really do not have strong feelings about this tour.

But let's see....

 

[Mamoon]

Not pakistans problem if someone is banned or someone doesnt want to tour. Should we discredit every team thats beaten Australia when warner and smith were banned? Or should we discredit bangladesh for beating englsnd when morgan opted out.

Beating Australia without Warner and Smith is not the same as beating Bangladesh without its two best players.

Australia is still a very good team without those two and so is England without Morgan. However, Bangladesh are pretty much minnows without its two best players.

 

[Mamoon]

By your logic, any series against BD is a lose lose situation.

For world class teams, yes.

 

[Buffet]

I'm surprised with how quick PCB is actually changing the situation around. Never in our wildest dreams did we think we could get Sri Lanka to tour, the team that got attacked on that ill-fated day ten years back. But here we are, with Sri Lanka having completed two legs successfully.

Bangladesh did prove to be a difficult catch, but at the end of the day they deserve credit for coming. They were well within their rights to not tour, just the conflicting statements from their chairman was the issue in this whole drama.

I applaud the efforts of the PCB, and specially Wasim Khan, with how he is continuously improving relations with the other boards. Unfortunately, previous PCB regimes had no one with the vision this man currently has. Najam Sethi deserves some credit, but throwing insane amounts of cash at teams is completely different to what is happening right now. I would say Javed Afridi and his team at Peshawar Zalmi are equally commendable, with how they got a bunch of foreign players to tour Pakistan back in 2017.

This will take time, and we have to be patient. People cannot go bashing the reluctant teams, neither should they go around bashing the PCB if the itinerary is not according to their expectations. We have to do with what we get right now until there is enough confidence and goodwill built-up in Pakistan's ability to host any team in the world.

Agree. PCB deserves a huge credit here. Fans shouldn't focus on smaller details even if things are not perfect and simply cheer visiting players/teams. Different teams will provide different challenge to be honest due to countries having different perspective. PCB may even face some setbacks, but as long as good faith effort are made , things should keep getting better.

I will like to see one improvement. PCB shouldn't allow players to make statements about these tours nor make too many statements in media. Simply deal with other boards. Slowly, but surely things will start looking better. Even BD tour situation was looking not so bright with many statements from different stakeholders. It got resolved after boards sat together.

 

[Mamoon]

I know you are trolling but Pakistan didnt ban Shakib and yes winning a t20I series in the absence of the 52th rankes t20i batsman is going to be a big sham right? Mamoon bohat hi wesay ghatiya harketein kar rahay ho dost. Attention seeking behavior.

I don’t care what his ranking is. Mushfiq is a quality batsman, Pakistan is a poor team, and the Pakistani pitches and outfields are very favorable for a batsman of his style.

There is no doubt Bangladesh’s batting would be much stronger with his presence, especially because he can play the likes of Imad and Shadab well.

 

[Mamoon]

Sethi and Shahryar deserve the credit for getting the ball rolling as far as bringing cricket back to Pakistan is concerned.

Wasim and Mani find themselves at the right place at the right time and are capitalizing on the momentum created by the previous regime.

Getting those matches and tours in the 2015-2017 period was the toughest challenge.

The stains of the Sri Lankan attack were fresh, PCB and Pakistan security arrangements had zero credibility, and it was a lot harder to get the conversations going.

Teams like Australia, England, Bangladesh etc. simply refused to discuss the possibility of playing in Pakistan, but at least now they are willing to talk about it.

That is why he had to literally “buy” the fears of teams like Zimbabwe, West Indies, Sri Lanka and some terrible PSL players who were willing to take the risk for money.

Without that tough period, Wasim and Mani wouldn’t be in a position to host Test matches and the complete PSL.

Sethi and Shahryar did the hard, dirty work to make life easier for the current duo.

 

[Mamoon]

To add to the above,

The first few steps are always the hardest. Selling the idea of hosting matches in Pakistan was a lot harder in 2015 than it is today.

Back then, PCB had nothing to show for except a verbal promise that they will not repeat the 2009 mistake and will be vigilant.

Now it is comparatively much easier. The PCB can tell the boards that they have successfully hosted matches every year from 2015 and on, so we have proved that we have the capacity to provide adequate security for touring teams.

 

[gazza619]

I don’t care what his ranking is. Mushfiq is a quality batsman, Pakistan is a poor team, and the Pakistani pitches and outfields are very favorable for a batsman of his style.

There is no doubt Bangladesh’s batting would be much stronger with his presence, especially because he can play the likes of Imad and Shadab well.

Mushfiq averages a breathtaking 13.86 against Pakistan in 9 T20s. To add more excitement his strike rate was 85. Out of 9 knocks, he was stumped on 6 occasions.

Night night.

 

[gazza619]

Mushfiq averages a breathtaking 13.86 against Pakistan in 9 T20s. To add more excitement his strike rate was 85. Out of 9 knocks, he was stumped on 6 occasions.

Night night.

Sorry the stumping quote was an error

 

[Khan12]

This series is also a lose-lose situation for Pakistan.

Beating Bangladesh without Shakib and Mushfiq means nothing, but losing would be a disaster.

Just like India beating Australia without Smith and Warner means nothing. No easy about the justicfication how it wouldn't have been different even if these 2 played.

 

[Mamoon]

Mushfiq averages a breathtaking 13.86 against Pakistan in 9 T20s. To add more excitement his strike rate was 85. Out of 9 knocks, he was stumped on 6 occasions.

Night night.

Pakistan had a 100% winning record against Bangladesh since 1999, but we have lost all four of the last meaningful ODIs between the two sides.

Some historical stats have little significance especially in the case of Bangladesh because they have made big strides in the last few years.

You can dismiss him based on these stats against Pakistan, but we all know he is a far better batsman than an average of 13.

 

[Mamoon]

Just like India beating Australia without Smith and Warner means nothing. No easy about the justicfication how it wouldn't have been different even if these 2 played.

Australia without Warner and Smith is still a very good team that would still smash teams like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Indies etc. at home.

Bangladesh without Mushfiq and Shakib are minnows.

 

[Khan12]

Australia without Warner and Smith is still a very good team that would still smash teams like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Indies etc. at home.

Bangladesh without Mushfiq and Shakib are minnows.

Their replacement were haris , marsh and finch who would struggle to get into test playing nations. Come again.

 

[HappyWarsFan]

Australia without Warner and Smith is still a very good team that would still smash teams like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Indies etc. at home.

Bangladesh without Mushfiq and Shakib are minnows.

Instead of Smith and Warner they played Marsh and Finch. A 37 year old Marsh who averages 35 with the bat in tests, and a Test rookie finch who isn't good at all in that format. While it was an acheivment, India did get quite an advantage.

 

[topspin]

Sethi and Shahryar deserve the credit for getting the ball rolling as far as bringing cricket back to Pakistan is concerned.

Wasim and Mani find themselves at the right place at the right time and are capitalizing on the momentum created by the previous regime.

Getting those matches and tours in the 2015-2017 period was the toughest challenge.

The stains of the Sri Lankan attack were fresh, PCB and Pakistan security arrangements had zero credibility, and it was a lot harder to get the conversations going.

Teams like Australia, England, Bangladesh etc. simply refused to discuss the possibility of playing in Pakistan, but at least now they are willing to talk about it.

That is why he had to literally “buy” the fears of teams like Zimbabwe, West Indies, Sri Lanka and some terrible PSL players who were willing to take the risk for money.

Without that tough period, Wasim and Mani wouldn’t be in a position to host Test matches and the complete PSL.

Sethi and Shahryar did the hard, dirty work to make life easier for the current duo.

Look I'm no fan of Mani and Wasim but at least try to be a bit impartial please Mamoon.

Sethi was the one who tried to sue BCCI when the case they had no merit on legal grounds. PCB was left with eggs on its face when the court ruled in favour of our neighbours. As a result, PCB were left with a legal fee to pay in the region of $1m-$2m.

Because of him they have ensured India will keep arm's length with the PCB for years.

I don't see Pakistan and India playing outside ICC events in the 2020s and there is no doubt Sethi has played his part in this with his greed and error of judgement.

That's why I say good riddance to him. Also, do you know about his shady past?

 

[gazza619]

Pakistan had a 100% winning record against Bangladesh since 1999, but we have lost all four of the last meaningful ODIs between the two sides.

Some historical stats have little significance especially in the case of Bangladesh because they have made big strides in the last few years.

You can dismiss him based on these stats against Pakistan, but we all know he is a far better batsman than an average of 13.

It doesn't matter if he is better than his average or not. Umar Akmal is better than his average. Ahmed Shehzad is better than his average. K Akmal is. Every wanna be on the block is better than their average.

What matters is are his numbers and they do not speak volume in T20s I am afraid.

PS: sorry but i think you have failed in this round.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Sethi and Shahryar deserve the credit for getting the ball rolling as far as bringing cricket back to Pakistan is concerned.

Wasim and Mani find themselves at the right place at the right time and are capitalizing on the momentum created by the previous regime.

Getting those matches and tours in the 2015-2017 period was the toughest challenge.

The stains of the Sri Lankan attack were fresh, PCB and Pakistan security arrangements had zero credibility, and it was a lot harder to get the conversations going.

Teams like Australia, England, Bangladesh etc. simply refused to discuss the possibility of playing in Pakistan, but at least now they are willing to talk about it.

That is why he had to literally “buy” the fears of teams like Zimbabwe, West Indies, Sri Lanka and some terrible PSL players who were willing to take the risk for money.

Without that tough period, Wasim and Mani wouldn’t be in a position to host Test matches and the complete PSL.

Sethi and Shahryar did the hard, dirty work to make life easier for the current duo.

Let's be clear, Sethi and Shahryar spent more time begging India then they did doing anything else. They deserve credit for the work they did in bringing cricket back, but to discredit everyone else is just cynical. It's easy for you to sit behind a painting of Van Gogh, not as easy to do what they are doing. And it's a collective effort. Doesn't go down to 1 or two guys. Everyone from the state to the cricket board to the security forces have played a part in getting us here.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Is this a record for the number of security teams being sent by a Board to any country before a tour.

Putting the UK royalty to shame with all these measures.

 

[ahmedzee]

Actually losing to BD may bring Misbah out of retirement.

Oh Bhai!!!
Please don’t say that. Sometimes things that said can actually happen, which is scary.

 

[Mamoon]

Their replacement were haris , marsh and finch who would struggle to get into test playing nations. Come again.

The replacements are not bad players, they just couldn’t do it against India. Same Finch and Harris would turn into beasts at home against teams like Pakistan.

 

[Mamoon]

Instead of Smith and Warner they played Marsh and Finch. A 37 year old Marsh who averages 35 with the bat in tests, and a Test rookie finch who isn't good at all in that format. While it was an acheivment, India did get quite an advantage.

India did get an advantage, but it was still a big achievement considering how other Asian sides have no chance of beating Australia in Australia with the same set of players.

 

[Mamoon]

Let's be clear, Sethi and Shahryar spent more time begging India then they did doing anything else. They deserve credit for the work they did in bringing cricket back, but to discredit everyone else is just cynical. It's easy for you to sit behind a painting of Van Gogh, not as easy to do what they are doing. And it's a collective effort. Doesn't go down to 1 or two guys. Everyone from the state to the cricket board to the security forces have played a part in getting us here.

Van Gogh painting? Are you trying to trade personal attacks? You need to do better if that is the case. Anyway, water under the bridge.

I am not discrediting the incompetent duo of Mani and Wasim who have imposed Misbah’s reign of terror on Pakistan. However, I don’t need to explain why it is relatively easier for Pakistan to host teams now than it was 5 years ago.

Sethi and Shahryar deserve credit for initiating the process of bringing cricket back to Pakistan. As incompetent and Mani and Wasim are, these charlatans would have had to do something completely stupid (more stupid than appointing Misbah as coach and captain) to not capitalize on that momentum and not build on the platform provided by Sethi and Shahryar.

 

[Mamoon]

It doesn't matter if he is better than his average or not. Umar Akmal is better than his average. Ahmed Shehzad is better than his average. K Akmal is. Every wanna be on the block is better than their average.

What matters is are his numbers and they do not speak volume in T20s I am afraid.

PS: sorry but i think you have failed in this round.

It is not a competition. You think Mushfiq’s T20 stats reflect how he is likely to bat against Pakistan today and I don’t agree with it.

However, if it is a boxing match for you and you want to claim a round or call it a knockout punch, let me be happy for you.

 

[Mamoon]

Look I'm no fan of Mani and Wasim but at least try to be a bit impartial please Mamoon.

Sethi was the one who tried to sue BCCI when the case they had no merit on legal grounds. PCB was left with eggs on its face when the court ruled in favour of our neighbours. As a result, PCB were left with a legal fee to pay in the region of $1m-$2m.

Because of him they have ensured India will keep arm's length with the PCB for years.

I don't see Pakistan and India playing outside ICC events in the 2020s and there is no doubt Sethi has played his part in this with his greed and error of judgement.

That's why I say good riddance to him. Also, do you know about his shady past?

Let’s be clear - there will be no bilateral cricket team between Pakistan and India as long as BJP is in power. Sethi made a mistake by taking BCCI to court, but that has had no significant implications on the prospects of bilateral cricket between the two countries.

Nothing would have changed had Sethi not taken Pakistan to court. BCCI cannot do anything unless they get clearance from Indian Government and that wouldn’t have happened anyway.

Sethi made a mistake no doubt, but it was a small mistake compared to the decision of appointing Misbah as coach and captain.

 

[topspin]

Let’s be clear - there will be no bilateral cricket team between Pakistan and India as long as BJP is in power. Sethi made a mistake by taking BCCI to court, but that has had no significant implications on the prospects of bilateral cricket between the two countries.

Nothing would have changed had Sethi not taken Pakistan to court. BCCI cannot do anything unless they get clearance from Indian Government and that wouldn’t have happened anyway.

Sethi made a mistake no doubt, but it was a small mistake compared to the decision of appointing Misbah as coach and captain.

I agree with this. Sethi has made better contributions for the good of Pakistan cricket but he had to go when he decided to take BCCI to court because he had lost his marbles.

 

[Khan12]

The replacements are not bad players, they just couldn’t do it against India. Same Finch and Harris would turn into beasts at home against teams like Pakistan.

Would or could don't mean anything they were average at best. Harris was bullied by Naseem in the warm up game. The fact remains they would struggle to get into any test playing nation bar Zimbabwe. Come again.

 

[Mamoon]

Would or could don't mean anything they were average at best. Harris was bullied by Naseem in the warm up game. The fact remains they would struggle to get into any test playing nation bar Zimbabwe. Come again.

I don’t need to come again. If you want to live in denial you are free to do so.

The fact is that Australia without Smith and Warner would still beat the vast majority of teams at home, and whitewash teams like Pakistan.

You can discredit India’s triumph to feel good about yourself and your team, but it only exposes your small-mindedness.

 

[Khan12]

I don’t need to come again. If you want to live in denial you are free to do so.

The fact is that Australia without Smith and Warner would still beat the vast majority of teams at home, and whitewash teams like Pakistan.

You can discredit India’s triumph to feel good about yourself and your team, but it only exposes your small-mindedness.

So you can't come back as expected so you become personal. Let me continue your "humiliation" further. Where did i say something negative about India's victory? Maybe before questioning other people look at your "small-mindedness". You don't need to worry about my team and i am not a low life like to discredit other people's or countries' achievements to feel good about myself. Perhaps you used this in relation to yourself which perfectly sums you up.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Don't know about BD not wanting to be here but some of our pakistani PP fellows surely are sore about them coming here.

 

[Mamoon]

So you can't come back as expected so you become personal. Let me continue your "humiliation" further. Where did i say something negative about India's victory? Maybe before questioning other people look at your "small-mindedness". You don't need to worry about my team and i am not a low life like to discredit other people's or countries' achievements to feel good about myself. Perhaps you used this in relation to yourself which perfectly sums you up.

Calling someone small-minded is not a personal attack. It is the same as calling someone narrow-minded, petty etc.

If you are looking for an apology you can have one, but your rambling does not make sense. You have clearly discredit India’s win in Australia because of the absence of Smith and Warner and the presence of Finch and Harris, but you didn’t like it when I told that the same Australian would beat most teams at home.

 

[Khan12]

Calling someone small-minded is not a personal attack. It is the same as calling someone narrow-minded, petty etc.

If you are looking for an apology you can have one, but your rambling does not make sense. You have clearly discredit India’s win in Australia because of the absence of Smith and Warner and the presence of Finch and Harris, but you didn’t like it when I told that the same Australian would beat most teams at home.

So marsh,finch and harris are equal to Smith and Warner st home. When did I disagree that the same Australian won't beat a lot of teams. Stop making stuff up. The fact is that Australia are much better with Smith and Warner if you believe otherwise then watch a bit more of cricket . Having said that I think India might still win against Australia this year. I an not blinded by hate like you.

 

[Mamoon]

So marsh,finch and harris are equal to Smith and Warner st home. When did I disagree that the same Australian won't beat a lot of teams. Stop making stuff up. The fact is that Australia are much better with Smith and Warner if you believe otherwise then watch a bit more of cricket . Having said that I think India might still win against Australia this year. I an not blinded by hate like you.

I never said that Finch and Harris are equal to Warner and Smith. Don’t put words in my mouth. I am not sure where you got that ludicrous idea from.

What I said was that Australia would beat most teams at home and whitewash sides like Pakistan even with Finch and Harris in their team.

India played against a full-strength Australian attack and batted superbly. Yes the presence of Smith and Warner would have challenged them more. I never denied that.

In fact, I have commented on it in one of my earlier posts in this thread.

 

[Khan12]

I never said that Finch and Harris are equal to Warner and Smith. Don’t put words in my mouth. I am not sure where you got that ludicrous idea from.

What I said was that Australia would beat most teams at home and whitewash sides like Pakistan even with Finch and Harris in their team.

India played against a full-strength Australian attack and batted superbly. Yes the presence of Smith and Warner would have challenged them more. I never denied that.

In fact, I have commented on it in one of my earlier posts in this thread.

Harris got bullied by Naseem. He along with finch and marsh are as average as it gets evident from their record. Stop trying to use 1 narrative for Pakistan and another for India. You will be called out. There is a gulf of difference between then 3 and Smith and Warner. One of them is turning into a GOAT. But here you are lecturing us Australia are a good side with them 3 hacks.

If players like mushtaq ranked 52 and shakib can change the outcome them I don't know why Smith and Warner presence can potentially reverse the outcome. You are the one spending all your day undermining Pakistan and it's players evident by the rubbish you posted above and making nonsense up.

Take your hate for Pakistan and it's players somewhere else.

 

[MMHS]

They are acting as if they are visiting Yemen Or Syria.

Why are you blaming always others - read the following


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18th January 2020 23:18
For the security of T20 series between Pakistan Bangladesh cricket team to be played in Lahore and Rawalpindi on January 24, 25 and 27, the Punjab government has chalked out a comprehensive security plan.

In Lahore, it was decided to deploy more than 10,000 police personnel, 19 officials of Quick Response Force, Army commandos and Rangers, while in Rawalpindi with an army battalion and Rangers wing, more than 4,000 police personnel. Along with the CCTV cameras, there will be thorough checking of the stadium's internal and external routes.

This was disclosed during a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Law and Order that was convened by Provincial Law Minister Raja Basharat here on Saturday. The meeting was also attended among others by IG Punjab Shoaib Dastagir, Additional Chief Secretary Home Momin Agha, Commissioner Lahore Division Saif Anjum, representatives of Pakistan Cricket Board and the relevant bodies.

On the occasion, law enforcement agencies briefed the meeting on the proposed security plan. The Rawalpindi Commissioner and City Police Officer briefed the committee through video link.

The meeting was informed that there will be strict security around the residence and route of guest cricket team, Qazafi Stadium Lahore and cricket stadium Rawalpindi.

The Law Miniser directed that all arrangements should be made in a timely manner to provide foolproof security to the guest team and that traffic problems should be minimized for the general public in the proposed security plan.

He said that security costs should be reduced while all the facilities should be provided to the people fans. He urged the Rawalpindi police to work with the Islamabad police to resolve the flaws presently pointed out in the security plan.
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How does it read???


Every country has their own policy and process - I think best for amateurs here is to just keep silent and observe the proceedings.

 

[MenInG]

Top-order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto on Monday said tight security will not affect the performance of Bangladesh cricket team during Pakistan tour.

Making a comeback in the national team after a good performance in Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Shanto told the media at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium during the day’s practice session.

Tigers conducted a four-day practice camp at the National Cricket Stadium before flying to Pakistan.

“I’m not thinking about security situations. As a professional cricketer, we need to play our usual game. I think the security situations won’t affect our game,” said Shanto.

Pakistani media reported that the Bangladesh team will have tight security arrangement during their stay in Pakistan. Some, 10,000 cops will be deployed in Lahore to ensure a flawless and utterly secured environment for the Tigers.

Before coming back to the national team, Shanto played two Tests, three ODIs and two T20Is but failed to bring his age-level or domestic performance in the international cricket.

But the left-handed batsman is upbeat to capitalize his new chance in the national team. He hit a century in the last BPL as the only Bangladesh player and hit 78 in another game.

“I’m confident after good performance in BPL before Pakistan tour. It’ll help me to do well in Pakistan if I can continue the performance. I’m not thinking much about my previous chances in the national team but focusing on my current game plan,” Shanto added.

“I’ve changed my mindset which is helping me to stay calm and concentrate on my game. I believe that confidence is the key to do well,” he added.

“I’m not losing my sleep thinking about batting position in the team. I’m ready to bat anywhere in the batting order,” he added.

The first T20I of the upcoming series will take place on January 24 in Lahore. Bangladesh team is likely to reach Lahore on January 23.

“Tigers will have no practice game before the series, and I think they are not in a dire need to play practice games before the series, as they were busy playing BPL,” said Shanto.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka has issued "multiple entry" visas to all members of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team and also for the team management to tour Pakistan for 3 T20Is, 2 Tests and one ODI to be played at Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi respectively.

http://www.unb.com.bd/category/Sports/tight-security-will-not-affect-our-game-shanto/41868

 

[Rana]

Who cares about winning dead-rubber matches? We failed when it mattered.

When was it a dead rubber? We have been killing them in all ICC tournament matches since 1999.

 

[Shutdown Corner]

That is their problem for being scaredy cats. Its time for them to man up. The security plans and 10000 army personnel being deployed are in front of them. It is upto them to grow a pair now.

England, Australia, New Zealand wont even tour if you had your nuclear arsenal deployed in front of them, so be thankful the BCB arrived at a sensible decision in the end.

No other team witnessed a massacre at a masjid like BD team has, so being nervous is only natural.

 

[angrypathan]

In tomorrow's news, BCB sends security team to escort players to their hotel room bathroom.

 

[ahsan17]

England, Australia, New Zealand wont even tour if you had your nuclear arsenal deployed in front of them, so be thankful the BCB arrived at a sensible decision in the end.

No other team witnessed a massacre at a masjid like BD team has, so being nervous is only natural.

Why are you assuming they won't tour? With hosting several other teams and the entire PSL in Pakistan, there's a great chance they will play at least some of their games in Pakistan, if not majority or all of them.

 

[Pakistanian]

England, Australia, New Zealand wont even tour if you had your nuclear arsenal deployed in front of them, so be thankful the BCB arrived at a sensible decision in the end.

No other team witnessed a massacre at a masjid like BD team has, so being nervous is only natural.

They're getting paid money also Bangladesh doesn't have the options that England, Australia or New Zealand. Most countries don't want to host Bangladesh, so beggars can't be choosers.

 

[Mamoon]

Harris got bullied by Naseem. He along with finch and marsh are as average as it gets evident from their record. Stop trying to use 1 narrative for Pakistan and another for India. You will be called out. There is a gulf of difference between then 3 and Smith and Warner. One of them is turning into a GOAT. But here you are lecturing us Australia are a good side with them 3 hacks.

If players like mushtaq ranked 52 and shakib can change the outcome them I don't know why Smith and Warner presence can potentially reverse the outcome. You are the one spending all your day undermining Pakistan and it's players evident by the rubbish you posted above and making nonsense up.

Take your hate for Pakistan and it's players somewhere else.

He might have been bullied by the fake 16 year old in the warmup but there is no guarantee that he would have failed in the Tests.

Moreover, Finch is a beast against average bowling on flat pitches. He would have devoured our terrible bowling.

Our bowling in Australia this time was probably the worst by any touring team in a long, long time. It is not comparable in any shape or form to the Indian attack that tormented Finch.

You are missing the point as usual - yes Smith and Warner could have changed the outcome against India, but Australia would still beat most sides at home without them.

That is why India deserves credit and their triumph should not be discredited. They did what other teams, especially Asian teams, cannot achieve.

If you want to live in denial you can live in denial, the world is not blind to how worthless we are and how strong India is.

 

[Mamoon]

When was it a dead rubber? We have been killing them in all ICC tournament matches since 1999.

Of course it was a dead-rubber. Both teams were out of the World Cup. Pakistan needed to win by 50,000 runs or something.

We used to kill them in all matches until 2014, but then the tide turned. Since Afridi broke their hearts in the 2014 Asia Cup, they have won all meaningful ODIs.

The series in Bangladesh in 2015 and the 2018 Asia Cup.

 

[MenInG]

A bevy of security and intelligence officials will accompany Bangladesh cricketers throughout the three-match T20 series in Pakistan as fool-proof security arrangements have been made for the tour, beginning in Lahore from Friday.

An official in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that some officials of the Bangladesh National Security Agency would reach Lahore Wednesday ahead of Bangladesh team arrival.

At least five other security and intelligence experts would also accompany the squad headed by their Director-General of forces intelligence.

A reliable source said that despite repeated assurances from the PCB and the government that the visitors will be provided round the clock state level security, the BCB had insisted on bringing its own security delegation.

BCB President, Nazmul Hasan also visited the team’s training camp in Dhaka and assured the players to focus on cricket and the matches and the security would be taken care of by the two Boards.

Hasan, who himself is coming to Lahore with the squad along with other officials of the Board, made it clear that their experts would observe the security arrangements throughout the series and this will give them a good platform to assess the situation.

Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim and some members of the team’s support staff have decided against touring Pakistan, owing to their families’ concerns about the security in Pakistan.

The source said the security cover for Bangladesh players would be of a higher level than the one which was provided to the Sri Lankan team, which recently played Tests in Rawalpindi and Karachi and went back home without any incident.

Bangladesh last toured Pakistan for the Asia Cup in 2008 and since then has twice cancelled tours due security concerns.

The two countries have played in 10 T20 internationals with Pakistan winning eight of them.

The sources said the visit by the BCB officials will also allow the PCB to be in a stronger position to stake its claim to host the Asia Cup in September.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...ement-t20-odi-test-series/article30618681.ece