India, May 15 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has received an in-principle nod from the country's government to proceed with the upcoming T20I tour of Pakistan, marking a key step in finalising the five-match series. Although the official documentation is awaited, BCB officials confirmed that the green light has effectively been given.

"We have got the green signal (from the government) though we are yet to receive the official letter which we are expecting sooner than later, but as far as I know, government have taken the decision in principle that they will let us visit Pakistan for the upcoming tour," a BCB official told Cricbuzz on Thursday.

The tour's status had remained uncertain amidst heightened cross-border tensions betwe...