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Anvir Cricket Stadium ready for West Indies warm-up match

Published : Monday, 19 October, 2026 at 5:21 PM

Press Release

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed satisfaction with the facilities at Anvir Cricket Stadium in Anvir Bashundhara Group (ABG) Sports City ahead of Bangladesh’s warm-up match against the West Indies, scheduled for 22–24 October.

A six-member BCB inspection team visited the venue on Monday to assess preparations, accompanied by ABG Sports City director Imrul Hasan and senior general manager (administration) Lt Col Shoeb Shafiq.

“We are absolutely satisfied,” said Syed Abdul Baten, BCB’s national manager for grounds.

The inspection covered the wickets, outfield, dressing rooms, medical facilities, logistics, seating arrangements for journalists and broadcast facilities. Baten said the visit was primarily aimed at fine-tuning the arrangements.

“First of all, we would like to thank ABG Sports City. The facilities here are fantastic. Everyone has been cooperative and supportive, and we have been working together for the last couple of years,” he said.

Baten described the warm-up match as a test case for hosting international cricket at an alternative venue. He said the ground already had most of the facilities required to accommodate a team and stage a match.

The BCB has previously hosted Dhaka Premier League and various age-group matches at the venue. Baten expressed hope that the collaboration with ABG Sports City would continue. He added that another ground was under development at the complex and that the existing practice facilities could also be used.

ABG Sports City director Imrul Hasan said hosting the West Indies warm-up match was a matter of pride for Anvir Cricket Stadium.

He said the BCB team had inspected the ground, dressing rooms, journalists’ room and medical room. The two sides also discussed arrangements to ensure the match could be held smoothly.

Imrul added that the BCB had provided guidance and prompt support as ABG Sports City prepared to host the fixture.

The full West Indies squad have arrived in Dhaka. The first Test is scheduled to begin in Dhaka on 28 October, while the second will start in Sylhet on 5 November.

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