Pakistan, May 15 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has received a go-ahead from its government to proceed with the upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan, international media reported on Thursday. While the official approval letter is still awaited, BCB officials have confirmed that the government has agreed in principle to allow the tour to take place.

The tour includes a five-match T20 International series, with games expected to begin later this month. A BCB official stated that once the formal letter is received, discussions with players will begin. However, the board assured that no player will be forced to participate, especially those who express concerns over security.

Initially, the series was scheduled to start on May 25 in ...