Most of the countries around the world are giving green signal to restart sporting events after COVID 19 pandemic. Although the pandemic is still going strong, sporting events are ready to start by maintaining social distance. The same story goes for Bangladesh cricket. COVID 19 cricket – Bangladesh cricketers ready to get back. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) initially refused to start cricket. But, BCB changed the decision. However, they set conditions for that.

COVID 19 Cricket – Bangladesh Cricketers Ready To Get Back

Additionally, Bangladesh senior cricketers like Mushfiqur Rahim and co. wanted permission to exercise. They wanted to do exercise in the “Home of Cricket” Mirpur Stadium. But, BCB refused it. However, they finally agreed and set conditions to maintain the social distancing process. BCB noticed that they will follow the guidelines of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on this matter.

On top of that, BCB already purified the whole stadium by disinfecting every place. The work is complete. According to the BCB’s ground committee manager Syed Abdul Baten –

Every cricket venue of the country is already pure and clean. They are prepared to welcome cricket. Actually, disinfecting the stadium is a normal process. But, we are doing this with more carefully due to the outbreak.

COVID 19 Cricket - Bangladesh Cricketers Ready To Get Back
Mirpur ground is ready

Furthermore, Baten said that except for Cox Bazar, all other stadiums are ready to welcome sports.

Cox Bazar is currently on lockdown. As a result, there’s basically no way to use that ground right now. But, our cleaning team is working hard to disinfect the whole place. We are hoping that lockdown will be lifted on 20 June and our cricketers will be back to the stadium again.

In addition, BCB is planning to reopen Mirpur Stadium from 20th June. At that time, one cricketer will be able to play cricket with two staff. Every cricketer will get one hour for the exercise. Moreover, BCB made a pool including 37 cricketers. Only these cricketers will be able to exercise in the Mirpur Stadium.