Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal bats in the Mirpur nets Dhaka Tribune/Md ManikThe rapid spread of the coronavirus has caused cancellations and postponements of sporting events around the globe. Bangladesh’s last part of the tour of Pakistan is also set to be postponed and a call on it is being expected from Pakistan Cricket Board [PCB] soonOpening batsman Tamim Iqbal is confident that Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB] will go ahead with the Dhaka Premier League amid rising concern of coronavirus. Bangladesh’s last part of the tour of Pakistan is also set to be postponed and a call on it is being expected from Pakistan Cricket Board [PCB] soon. England cricket team left Sri Lanka before the series could begin while New Zealand has called off the series against hosts Australia. Tamim will start this Dhaka League season on Monday as captain of Prime Bank CC taking on title contenders Gazi Group Cricketers at SBNS.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 15, 2020 11:27 UTC