International cricket likely to return to Faisalabad after 17 years

International cricket likely to return to Faisalabad after 17 years
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly planned to host Bangladesh in the city of Faisalabad.

The team will come to Pakistan next month for five T20 matches.

According to reports, the first two matches are likely to be held at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.

Last international match in Faisalabad

It is pertinent to mention that Faisalabad last hosted an international match on April 11, 2008. It was a One-Day International (ODI) between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Pakistan won the match by seven wickets.

The remaining three matches are expected to be played in Lahore.

Pakistan and Bangladesh have played each other 19 times in T20 matches. Out of these, Pakistan has won 16, while Bangladesh has won three.

For now, Pakistan Super League (PSL) is going to take place soon.

It will start from April 11 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and will conclude on May 18. The defending champions Islamabad United will play against Lahore Qalandars.

The final match will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The matches in Lahore are scheduled between April 24 and May 18, with all matches set to begin at 7:00pm.

The 34 matches will be played in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi.

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