CWI to assess Bangladesh bio-security measures before tour

Prothom Alo
Reuters
Bangladesh's Shadman Islam (L) plays a shot as West Indies wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich watches during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and West Indies in Dhaka on 30 November 2018
Bangladesh’s Shadman Islam (L) plays a shot as West Indies wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich watches during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and West Indies in Dhaka on 30 November 2018AFP file photo

Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed on Tuesday the team will be the first to tour Bangladesh since the COVID-19 pandemic struck but said they are sending officials this week to assess bio-security arrangements before the side arrive in January.

West Indies toured England for a test series in July and are currently in New Zealand to play three Twenty20 Internationals and two test matches.

CWI chief executive Johnny Grave said in a statement that “… with the health and safety of our touring party at the forefront of our minds, we have decided to conduct a pre-tour recce by sending two highly experienced professionals to assess the BCB’s bio-secure plans and protocols.”

However, Bangladesh board chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury said last week the CWI had requested one fewer test to reduce the amount of time their players would have to spend in the biosecure bubble.

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