Coaching staff, some players refuse to travel to Pakistan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan said on Thursday that most coaching staff members have now refused to visit Pakistan in February for playing cricket.

The head of the BCB also told reporters that earlier some players shared their reluctance to fly next year in Pakistan.

Nevertheless, he said there was no question about Pakistan's security system.

"The talks with the players were still underway as the board is planning to shape the T20 team. At the moment, he added, Bangladesh is not willing to play the Test series in Pakistan.

"If the players and staff are willing and we can manage to form a good team then we're going to send our team. We're waiting for government clearances. We've already received approval from one section and we're waiting for further instructions.

"We're not going to force any player to go there, one thing is certain," said the president of the BCB.