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Mashrafe ‘hopeful’ of England touring Bangladesh
- Updated: July 20, 2016
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has said he is “hopeful” England will tour the country for the entire series in October. Bangladesh’s 30-man preliminary squad for the England series began training on Wednesday with a focus on fitness. England are scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on September 30 for two Tests and three ODIs.
“I personally hope that the tour goes ahead,” Mashrafe said. “Cricket followers in Bangladesh have been waiting for a long time for a home series. Bangladeshi people love cricket, and they hope that England are coming for the tour. I am hopeful they (England) will come to hold on to the cricket culture.
“England have always helped Bangladesh. They had sent the team in the Under-19 World Cup. They will certainly get security, as …
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