Tigers’ tour of Zimbabwe in doubt with new Covid-19 strain

Bangladesh’s tour of Zimbabwe in late June is under threat due to the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus in Zimbabwe.

Even the ongoing Test match between Zimbabwe A and South Africa A in Harare has been postponed after rising Covid-19 cases.

The Tigers’ tour to Zimbabwe is also in doubt after the Zimbabwe Sports Ministry announced on Monday that they will not stage any fixtures from June 22.

"ZC has, however, lodged an urgent appeal to the Government, through the Sports and Recreation Commission, for permission to complete the ongoing four-day international match as well as to continue with preparations for other upcoming international series that we had already committed to," Zimbabwe Cricket said in a statement issued on Monday morning. 

"As we make this request, the health and safety of our players, support staff and our communities remains our top priority.” The statement said.  

The Tigers were scheduled to leave for Zimbabwe on June 29 to play a Test, three ODIs and as many T20s.