Pakistan National Cricket Team Faces Tension Amid India-Pakistan Escalation

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain shared a frightening experience amid escalated tension between India and Pakistan, revealing that overseas players, including England cricketer Tom Curran, were terrified while trying to leave Pakistan. The players were relieved after reaching Dubai safely, and the tension has now subsided with a ceasefire agreement in place.

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 was underway when the tension between India and Pakistan escalated, causing concern among the overseas players. Hossain, who was playing for Lahore Qalandars, recalled that Tom Curran got emotional and cried, while another Bangladesh player, Nahid Rana, was quiet due to the tension. The players' families were also worried about their safety, but they tried to console them.

The Pakistan-Bangladesh T20I series is proceeding as scheduled, with officials from both boards in contact and logistical and security arrangements on track. The series is set to kick off on May 25 in Faisalabad, with the Bangladesh squad expected to arrive in Pakistan on May 21 after a tour of the UAE. Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das will lead the Bangladesh team, with off-spinner Mahedi Hasan as his deputy.

Historically, Pakistan has dominated T20I encounters between the two sides, winning 16 out of 19 matches. The series schedule includes five matches: Faisalabad (May 25, 27), Lahore (May 30, June 1, June 3). The Pakistan national cricket team is expected to perform well, given their past record against Bangladesh.

The successful completion of the series will be a welcome relief for cricket fans in both countries, and the Pakistan national cricket team will be looking to continue their dominance over Bangladesh in the T20I format.