New Zealand's tour of Bangladesh, originally slated for August-September 2020, has been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. "In the present COVID-19 pandemic scenario, hosting a full cricket series in August 2020 will be a challenge in terms of preparations and we cannot take chances with the safety and health of players, support staff and related stakeholders," BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said.
The Kiwis were due in Bangladesh to play two matches of the ICC World Test Championship. The two boards will now work on identifying a suitable time to reschedule the series. While, New Zealand has managed to successfully curb the spread of the virus, Bangladesh continue to fight the pandemic with the death toll in the country recently crossing 1500. A few days ago former skipper, Mashrafe Mortaza, spinner Nazmul Islam and opener Nafees Iqbal tested positive for COVID-19.
